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Cradle song
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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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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Cradle song by Henry Thomas Smart — Lyrics
Lullaby, the winds are singing
On thy mother's breast,
Night her mantle round thee flinging,
Rest, my baby, rest;
Grief and pain the hours may number,
Sleep from sorrow flies,
Soft and dreamless is the slumber,
Hovering o'er thine eyes.
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About Cradle song
Ideal for a seasonal concert or a quiet moment in a mixed choir's programme, Henry Thomas Smart's Cradle Song is a beautiful setting of English words that speak of parental love and the peace of a sleeping child. The text evokes a gentle lullaby, with images of nature's quiet slumber and the stars watching over the infant. Smart's arrangement for SATB voices allows for rich harmonies to support this tender sentiment, creating a warm and comforting atmosphere. This secular part-song offers a moment of serene reflection, perfectly capturing the intimacy of a mother's embrace and the security of peaceful sleep.
