A Babe Lies in the Cradle { A Babe Lies in the Cradle by German Carol, 1649 CORNER-D. G. Corner, Geistliche Nachtigal, Vienna , 1649 A Babe Lies in the Cradle } A Babe lies in the cradle, A little babe so dear, With noble light he shineth As shines a mirror clear, This little babe so dear. The babe within the cradle Is Jesus Christ our Lord; To us all peace and amity At this good time afford, Thou Jesus Christ our Lord! Whoso would rock the cradle Where lies the gentle child, A lowly heart must lead him, By passions undefiled, As Mary pure and mild. O Jesus, babe beloved! O Jesus, babe divine! How mighty is Thy wondrous love! Fill Thou this heart of mine With that great love of Thine! Amen.