The Virgin's Slumber Song

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Composer
Max Reger
Arranger
James Kirkby
Difficulty
Moderate radio_button_checked radio_button_checked radio_button_checked radio_button_unchecked radio_button_unchecked
Season
Christmas
Voicing(s)
SATB
Instruments
Keyboard [organ/piano]
Category
Anthems
Instrumental Only?
No
Description

SATB and keyboard. A lush arrangement of Reger's Op.76, No.52. Romantic and flowing. Echoes of the old carol Joseph dearest, Joseph mine lurk in the accompaniment.

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Lyrics

Amid the roses Mary sits and rocks her Jesus-Child.
While amid the treetops sighs the breeze so warm and mild.
And soft and sweetly sings a bird upon the bough.
Ah, Baby, dear one
Slumber now

Happy is Thy laughter; holy is Thy silent rest.
Lay Thy head in slumber fondly on Thy mother's breast.
Ah, Baby, dear one
Slumber now