Lullabies in Motion

Lyrics

"Come Gentle Night"
Edward Elgar

Come, gentle night!
Upon our eye-lids lay thy fingers light;
For we are tired, and fain aside would lay
The cares and burdens that surround the
day.
Come, peaceful night!
Thy courier-stars already glitter bright;
Thy courier-stars already glitter bright;
And we who labour, both unblest and
blest,
Are weary weary of our work, and long
for rest.

Come, holy night!
Long is the day and ceaseless is the fight;
Around us bid thy quiet shadows creep,
And rock us in thy sombre arms to sleep!
Come, holy night!
Come, holy night!