Sleep On Beloved

by Norma Waterson, Martin & Eliza Carthy

2 Views Mar 21, 2026

Lyrics

Sleep on beloved sleep and take thy rest

Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast

We love thee well but Jesus loves thee best

Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight

Until our shadows from this earth are cast

Until He gathers in His sheaves at last

Until the twilight gloom is over past

Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight

Until made beautiful by love divine

Thou in the likeness of thy Lord shalt shine

And He will bring that golden crown of thine

Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight

Until we meet again before the throne

Clothed in the spotless robes He gives His own

Until we know as we have known

Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight