by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

Songs at the Cradle, No.1
Language: English 
His mother rocked him gently and slow, 
and ev’ry time that cradle rocked, she thought, my child we love you so.
God made this world for children like you,
He made it beautiful.
He made it beautiful just for you. 
Someday when time has passed us older ones by,
You’ll be a strong man.
You’ll be a free man.
You’ll love the world as we love you.

Text Authorship:

  • by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

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This text was added to the website: 2025-09-29
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