I sing it to myself when I wander
too far into myself–the first
song on the lullaby album my
mother played when I
was born, so it’d be the first
sound I’d hear.
Sleep sound in Jesus, my
baby, my dear…
I clutch the notes to me like
a safety blanket, worn smooth and
white, a whisper of a childhood
bedroom.
They’re keeping
watch, so there’s nothing to
fear…
The last song I sing
to you when I turn off
the light
May the Lord bless you and
keep you…
squeezing my eyes
shut first so I won’t see
May the Lord make his face shine
upon you…
the darkness smother me
hoping it reaches you and
And give you peace, and give
you peace…
you’ll know who it’s from.
And give you peace
forever…