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Joseph’s Lullaby – Mercy Me

Christmas is filled with songs of Mary and Jesus – but what of Joseph? Poor Joseph is usually forgotten, upstaged by God as the father of Christ. But Joseph had a part to play in the Christmas story – being the earthly father that loved Jesus and wanted the best for him. He was also a model for our current relationship with God, because we also have earthly fathers as well as God THE father.

In this beautiful song by Mercy Me, Joseph finally gets to tell his story. In it, he seems to know the things that await his son when he grows up, but says to not think about all of that right now. For now, dear child, just sleep.

Lyrics courtesy of Metrolyrics:

Go to sleep my Son
This manger for your bed
You have a long road before You
Rest Your little head

Can You feel the weight of Your glory?
Do You understand the price?
Or does the Father guard Your heart for now
So You can sleep tonight?

Go to sleep my Son
Go and chase Your dreams
This world can wait for one more moment
Go and sleep in peace

I believe the glory of Heaven
Is lying in my arms tonight
But Lord, I ask that He for just this moment
Simply be my child

Go to sleep my Son
Baby, close Your eyes
Soon enough You’ll save the day
But for now, dear Child of mine
Oh my Jesus, Sleep tight