Little Branches No. 2 ‎#20

20. Angels Guard

1 Watchful Shepherd, safe infolding
All thy tender lambs this night,
Draw them closer, closer holding,
Lest the darkness should affright.

Refrain:
Sleep my darlings, sleep, my darlings,
Angels guard you--all is right.

2 Azure eyes, all heavn'ward turning,
Tiny fingers clasped in prayer;
Dimple feet, the sin path spurning--
Shepherd, shield them with thy care,

Refrain:
Sleep my darlings, sleep, my darlings;
Angels smile upon you here.

3 Azure eyes in slumber closing,
Tiny fingers, soft and white;
Dimple feet so sweet reposing--
Shepherd, lead them all aright.

Refrain:
Sleep my darlings, sleep, my darlings;
Angels guard you thro' the night.

Text Information

• First Line: Watchful Shepherd, safe infolding
• Title: Angels Guard
• Refrain First Line: Sleep my darlings, sleep, my darlings
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1896
• Copyright: Copyright, 1893, by Chas. H. Gabriel
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Watchful Shepherd, safe infolding]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.