7078. The Virgin Stills the Crying

1. The virgin stills the crying
Of Jesus, sleepless lying;
And singing for His pleasure,
Thus calls upon her Treasure,

Refrain
My Darling, do not weep,
My Jesu, sleep!

2. O Lamb, my love inviting,
O Star, my soul delighting,
O Flower of mine own bearing,
O Jewel past comparing! [Refrain]

3. My Child, of Might indwelling,
My Sweet, all sweets excelling,
Of bliss the Fountain flowing,
The Dayspring ever glowing, [Refrain]

4. My Joy, my Exultation,
My spirit’s Consolation;
My Son, my Spouse, my Brother,
O listen to Thy mother! [Refrain]

5. Say, wouldst Thou heav’nly sweetness,
Or love of answering meetness?
Or is fit music wanting?
Ho! Angels, raise your chanting! [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: The virgin stills the crying
Title: The Virgin Stills the Crying
Translator (from Latin): Henry R. Bramley
Refrain First Line: My Darling, do not weep
Language: English
Source: Translation in Christmas Carols New and Old (London: Novello, Ewer & Co., 1871), number 33
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [The virgin stills the crying]
Composer: John Stainer
Incipit: 33353 32344 65433
Key: F Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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