Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # The Winter Sun Was Setting 1. The winter sun was setting, The shades of eve were nigh, When loving Jewish mothers Thus sang their lullaby: O rest thee, gentle baby! The night stars peep; Hush! little birds are silent; Sleep! dear one, sleep! 2. The darksome night had fallen; There came a ruthless band; Each babe on mother's bosom Was slain by murderous hand. Long rest thee, ransomed baby In slumber deep! Within the Arms Eternal Sleep! dear one, sleep! 3. The morning sun was rising, Each mother's heart was torn, As o'er her slaughtered infant She wailed with grief forlorn: God rest thee, murdered baby! His blessing keep Both babe and mourning mother! Sleep! dear one, sleep! 4. Again the night has fallen; There came a vision bright; The babes the Lamb all radiant Followed in robes of white. Joy for my martyr baby! No more I weep. Till Christ shall bid thee follow; Sleep! dear one, sleep! Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #