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Inspired by Marley, my first grandchild; written for all my grandchildren through all generations of time and throughout all eternity.

Veils of eventide enfold thee:

Sleep, my child, in peace.

Psalms of eventide entreat thee:

Sleep, my child, in peace.

Heav’nly Father’s arms extending —

Holy angels’ watch protecting …

All my love, dear child, enduring:

Sleep, my child, in peace.

 

Heav’nly light thy dreams infusing:

Sleep, my child, in peace.

Truth’s distilled in slumber’s musing:

Sleep, my child, in peace.

Heav’nly Mother’s smile embracing —

Holy angels gently teaching …

All my love, dear child, enduring:

Sleep, my child, in peace.

 

William Mason

January 14 , 2010

 

 Lyrics are written for the traditional

Welsh tune, “All Through the Night.”

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