Mary’s Manger Song (PDF)
SSA (or SA) with Piano
Words by William Gannett
Music by M Ryan Taylor

     "A new arrangement of a setting I wrote for the songbook “O Sing a Song of Bethlehem.” The text is at times peaceful, at times somber, at times joyous, and I have tried to reflect that in the setting. Mary ponders the wonder of Christ’s birth as well as the consequences of His mission. Like “Lee-Loo-Lye” (also on this site), this lullaby is would work for a duet, trio or large women’s choir.” ~ Taylor

The optional notes for singing this as an SA piece are clearly marked.

The Text:
Sleep, my little Jesus,
On Thy bed of hay,
While the shepherds homeward
Journey on their way.
Mother is Thy shepherd
And will her vigil keep:
Did the voices wake Thee?
O sleep, my Jesus, sleep!