Author: Colin Gibson Hymnal: New Hymns of Hope #104 First Line: Hold him tenderly, hold him gently Lyrics: Choir:
Hold him tenderly, hold him gently,
rock him tenderly, rock him gently:
for a world is in his eyes,
and it's all a great surprise;
hold him tenderly, rock him gently,
hold him tenderly, rock him gently.
Mary:
Hold him tenderly, hold him gently,
rock him tenderly, rock him gently:
so much pain and so much joy,
come to me, my precious boy;
hold him tenderly, rock him gently,
hold him tenderly, rock him gently.
Joseph:
Hold him tenderly, hold him gently,
rock him tenderly, rock him gently:
he's our baby, he's our son,
he's our darling little one;
hold him tenderly, hold him gently,
hold him tenderly, rock him gently.
All:
Hold him tenderly, hold him gently,
rock him tenderly, rock him gently:
for this child so very small
is God's message to us all;
hold him tenderly, hold him gently,
hold him tenderly, rock him gently. Languages: English Tune Title: CARROLL STREET
Hold Him Tenderly, Rock Him Gently (Song of the Humans)