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A Cradle Song ('Sweet dreams form a shade')
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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A Cradle Song ('Sweet dreams form a shade') by Douglas Brooks-Davies — 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 ('Sweet dreams form a shade')
Douglas Brooks-Davies's A Cradle Song is a poignant setting of English words, perfect for the Christmas season. Sung by a SATB choir, its sacred text evokes the tender intimacy of a mother watching over her sleeping child. The composer beautifully captures the gentle imagery of the lyrics, describing sweet dreams weaving a protective shade, silent moony beams, and the comforting presence of an angel. The music surely reflects the profound love and deep peace of this maternal vigil, offering a moment of quiet reflection and devotion.
