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A Cradle Song
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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A Cradle Song by Francis Melville — Lyrics
Sweet dreams form a shade,
O'er my lovely infants head.
Sweet dreams of pleasant streams,
By happy silent moony beams
Sweet sleep with soft down.
Weave thy brows an infant crown.
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About A Cradle Song
Francis Melville's A Cradle Song is a sacred work for SATB choir, setting English words of tender maternal devotion. The text expresses the gentle longing of a mother for her infant's peaceful sleep, wishing for sweet dreams and the soft comfort of angels. The music likely reflects this intimate and serene sentiment, creating a lullaby-like atmosphere. This piece is well-suited for Christmas or general devotional occasions, offering a moment of quiet reflection and warmth. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures to underscore the lyrical beauty of the words.
