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A cradle song of the Blessed Virgin
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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A cradle song of the Blessed Virgin by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
1. The Virgin stills the crying
Of Jesus sleepless lying;
And singing for his pleasure
Thus calls upon her Treasure,
My darling, do not weep, My Jesu, sleep!
2. O Lamb, my love inviting,
O Star, my soul delighting,
O Flow'r of mine own bearing,
O Jewel past comparing!
My Darling, do not weep, My Jesu, sleep!
3. My Child, of Might indwelling,
My Sweet, all sweets excelling,
Of Bliss the Fountain flowing,
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About A cradle song of the Blessed Virgin
A cradle song of the Blessed Virgin is a sacred Christmas piece for SATB choir, sung in English. The text is a tender lullaby from Mary to the infant Jesus, expressing her deep maternal love and adoration. She addresses him with a series of intimate epithets, calling him her Treasure, Lamb, Star, Flow'r, Jewel, Child, Sweet, Fountain, Dayspring, Joy, Exultation, Consolation, Son, Spouse, and Brother. The music would be fitting for a Christmas service or concert, evoking the peaceful intimacy of the Nativity scene.
