A babe lies in the cradle

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A babe lies in the cradle,
a little babe so dear,
with noble light he shineth
as shines a mirror clear,
this little babe so dear.

The babe within the cradle
is Jesus Christ our Lord;
to us all peace and amity
at this good time afford,
thou Jesus Christ our Lord!

Whoso would rock the cradle
where lies the gentle child,
a lowly heart must lead him,
by passions undefiled,
as Mary pure and mild.

O Jesus, babe beloved!
O Jesus, babe divine!
How mighty is thy wondrous love!
Fill thou this heart of mine
with that great love of thine!

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Historical Notes

Author

German, in Corner's Geistliche Nachtigal, 1649, trans. Paul England

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Hymnal, Number, Tunes

Hymnal Number Tunes Used
The Hymnal 1940 39 Corner
The Church Hymnal (Church of Ireland), 1960 Carols 1 Corner
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