The Christ Child Lullaby - Traditional

O sleep thou heaven-born Saviour dear,
O sleep in peace, thou Babe so dear;
The angels sing thy lullaby,
And watch around thee from on high.
Baloo, baloo, my little one,
Baloo, baloo, my little son.

The shepherds left their flocks by night
To see the wondrous, holy light;
And wise men came from lands afar
To follow bright the guiding star.
Baloo, baloo, my little one,
Baloo, baloo, my little son.

The cattle in the stable low,
The oxen in the stall bend low,
To greet the Babe of Bethlehem,
And offer praise and love to Him.
Baloo, baloo, my little one,
Baloo, baloo, my little son.

O sleep in peace, thou holy Child,
In manger poor, in stable wild;
The angels watch above thy bed,
And peaceful slumber round thy head.
Baloo, baloo, my little one,
Baloo, baloo, my little son.

The Christ Child Lullaby lyrics originally Taladh Chriosta are known for their ethereal melody and the tender perspective of the Virgin Mary. The song uses poetic imagery of the sea and the stars to frame the birth of the Savior in the remote and rugged landscape of the Scottish islands. It creates a sense of sacred stillness and deep peace. By singing The Christ Child Lullaby lyrics the faithful appreciate the diverse cultural expressions of the Nativity reflecting on the universal truth of Gods love made manifest in the birth of a child in a cold and lonely world.