by Isaac Watts (1674 - 1748)

Lie still and slumber 
 (Sung text for setting by M. Emery)
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Language: English 
Hush! my dear, lie still and slumber,	 
  Holy angels guard thy bed!
Heavenly blessings without number
  Gently falling on thy head.

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Soft and easy is thy cradle:
  Coarse and hard thy Saviour lay,
When His birthplace was a stable
  And His softest bed was hay.

Composition:

    Set to music by Matthew Emery (b. 1991), "Lie still and slumber ", 2012, first performed 2012, stanzas 1,4 [ SA chorus and piano ], Chicago, GIA G-8553

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This text was added to the website: 2013-10-02
Line count: 52
Word count: 312