Mary’s Lullabye

Now I lay you down to sleep

Consign you to the angels’ keep

I linger to gaze on your face

And I behold amazing grace. 

Sleep sound my baby sleep

As deep is calling unto deep

I lay you down upon the fleece

Rest now in God’s perfect  peace

I wonder what your dreams may hold

As you live the things that were foretold.

In the silent night lay down your head

There sleeping sound upon your bed

What mysteries hide within your heart 

You are where every blessing starts

So slumber now ‘neath angel wings

Protected by the song they sing

Lullabye and good night

Sleep soundly till the morning light

Surrounded by your Father’s arms

He will keep you safe from harm

I wonder what your dreams may hold

As you live the things that were foretold.

In the silent night lay down your head

There sleeping sound upon your bed

Anthony Foster

November 24, 2020