Lullaby for Christmas

Praise the Christ, the glory of God, come to us as a child at Christmas. For SATB, organ, flute, and oboe, this is a new, sublime lullaby by Carl F. Schalk. Schalk perfectly combines a new text with a stanza by Luther and a doxology for an exquisite piece to use at a quiet Christmas celebration. Optional parts for string quartet are available (Order No. 97-7744POD or 97-7744PDF).

"Schalk's long career of composing useful, attractive church music bears fruit here in a conventional yet superlative carol. The flute and oboe parts are essential to the effect, creating a bucolic atmosphere. . . . The composer's talent, honed by a long and productive career, shines throughout." —The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians, Vol. 25, Num. 9

Hush, the Christ Child sleeps in peace;
See in the manger God’s radiant grace.
Shepherds heard the wondrous story,
In the manger saw God’s glory,
In the manger saw God’s glory.

Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,
Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled,
Within my heart, that it may be
A quiet chamber kept for Thee,
A quiet chamber kept for Thee.

All glory for that blessed morn,
All glory to the Virgin-born,
To Father, Son, and Spirit be
Now and through all eternity,
All praise through all eternity.