Name: Cloth for the Cradle
Duration: P00H05M36S
Description: An old Scottish tune with lyrics added in 1987

Cloth for the Cradle

from Colleen's Christmas Compilation by Colleen Kitchen

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An old Scottish tune with lyrics added in 1987

lyrics

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Cloth for the Cradle, Cradle for the child,
the child of our every joy and sorrow.
Find him a shawl that's woven by us all
to welcome the lord of each tomorrow

Darkness and light and all that's known by sight
Silence and echo fading
Weave into one a welcome for the Son,
Set earth it's own maker serenading.

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Claimant and queen, wage earners in between,
Trader and traveling preacher,
Weave into one a welcome for the Son,
Whose word brings new life to every creature

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Hungry and poor the sick and the unsure,
Wealthy, whose needs are stranger
Weave into one a welcome for the Son
Leave excess and want beneath the manger

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Wrinkled or fair, carefree or full of care,
Searchers of all the ages,
Weave into one, a welcome for the Son,
The savior of shepherds and of sages.

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credits

from Colleen's Christmas Compilation, released November 23, 2019
Lyrics ©1987 by the Iona Community
melody traditional "Wae's me for Prince Charlie"

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Colleen Kitchen Portland, Oregon

Colleen has been called "versatile". She plays every manner of keyboard, sings, and adds some wind too. Enjoy some of her parodies and some of her lullabies, and expect some originals soon.

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