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Text:Night thought
Tune:NIGHT THOUGHT

11. Night thought

1 Rocked in the cradle of the deep,
I lay me down in peace to sleep;
Secure I rest upon the wave,
For thou, Oh Lord, hast power to save.

Text Information
First Line: Rocked in the cradle of the deep
Title: Night thought
Publication Date: 1874
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: NIGHT THOUGHT
Meter: L. M.
Key: Bâ™­ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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