Sleep, O Little One
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w&m: Bob Sorem, December 2002

[Intro]

[Verse 1]
Sleep, O little one,
in Mother Mary's care.
O babe, lying in the manger,
you will our burdens bear.
As kings and shepherds praise your birth,
and angels hover all around,
Our voices join in sweet accord
with the joyous Christmas sound.

[Refrain]
Rest in peace and calm,
as heav'nly hosts now sing!
And guide us all in holy ways,
our Savior, Lord and King.

[Verse 2]
Teach, O learned one,
throughout the world be heard!
Impart to us now the wisdom
of your most holy word.
Increase our faith in Thee, O Lord,
remove all doubt that we may feel.
Impress upon our mortal souls
your new covenant and seal.

[Refrain]

[Verse 3]
Love, O tortured one;
hold us in your embrace.
O let not our weakness rule us,
strengthen us with your grace.
Though crucified by those of old,
eternal life have you secured.
O let us no more pierce your side,
or forget what you endured.

[Refrain]

[Interlude]

[Verse 4]
Heal, O risen one;
let us our sins revile.
O make us to love each other,
ever to reconcile.
Inflame our hearts with true desire
to live as you have taught us to.
And lead us to your heav'nly home,
to live evermore with you.

[Final Refrain]
Rest in peace and calm,
as heav'nly hosts now sing!
And guide us all in holy ways,
our Savior, Lord and King.
Our Lord and King!