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Holy Innocents (a lullaby)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Lullabies
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Holy Innocents (a lullaby) by Stefano Puri — Lyrics
Sleep, little Baby, sleep;
The holy Angels love thee,
And guard thy bed, and keep
A blessed watch above thee.
No spirit can come near
Nor evil beast to harm thee:
Sleep, Sweet, devoid of fear
Where nothing need alarm thee.
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About Holy Innocents (a lullaby)
The words of Stefano Puri's Holy Innocents paint a tender scene of a mother singing her baby to sleep, surrounded by celestial protection. The text reassures the child that angels guard its rest and that all fear is unnecessary. It speaks of an unwavering divine love, enveloping the child through the night until the dawn of a new day. This SATB setting for mixed voices in English offers a gentle, evocative expression of this intimate, sacred lullaby. The composer's vision captures the deep peace and security found in this tender moment of maternal care, blessed by heavenly presence.
