New Hymns and Worship Songs ‎#202

202. Little Jesus, sweetly sleep

Text Information

• First Line: Little Jesus, sweetly sleep, do not stir
• Title: Little Jesus, sweetly sleep
• Translator: Percy Dearmer (1867-1936)
• Meter: 10 7 88 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7
• Topic: Times and Seasons: Christmas; Christmas: Christmas Day - For Years A, B, and C: Set II
• Source: Traditional Czech carol
• Copyright: © Oxford University Press, Great Clarendon Street, Oxford OX2 6DP
• Notes: See No. 201 for alternative text and a unison arrangement

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKING
• Arranger: Christopher Tambling
• Meter: 10 7 88 77
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Traditional Czech carol; collected by Martin Shaw (1875-1958)
• Copyright: © Oxford University Press, Great Clarendon Street, Oxford OX2 6DP