1. Sweetest Jesus, meek and mild: Born this night, the Holy Child. Love's pure Light, with us to dwell; Sleep, my child, may peace indwell. 2. Gentle Saviour, thou our Light, In the darkness ever bright. Shepherds tend thee, O so sweet, And the Spirit, Paraclete. 3. Sleep, dear Child, thy Mother rests; to her love Joseph attests. Angels' softest voices sing, Sleep, O Jesus, heavenly King!