Lullaby

When the kids were babies, I remember singing to them as I rocked them to sleep. I'm not sure how I ever decided on the ones that became "regulars". Somehow they were always the first to come to mind. Lately, both of the kids have started asking for "lullabies" again before they go to sleep, and this seems to be their favorite. I find that it's calming and reassuring, even for me, to really let this truth sink in.

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Louisa M. R. Stead, 1882

’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,

Just to take Him at His Word;

Just to rest upon His promise,

And to know, “Thus saith the Lord!”

Refrain:

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!

How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er;

Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!

Oh, for grace to trust Him more!

I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee,

Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;

And I know that Thou art with me,

Wilt be with me to the end.

Other favorites:

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Godspeed (Dixie Chicks)

Funny moment: Tonight as I was getting ready to sing to Abby, I asked her to close her eyes, and she said (exasperated), "Mom, it usually goes like this: you sing and then the child just falls asleep on their own while you're singing." Well, now I know. I hadn't realized there was a particular protocol for lullabies.