Verse 1
A baby cries into the night.
His mama rushes to his side.
She picks him up and holds him close,
A blanket of comfort soothes his soul.
And she whispers:
Chorus
Hush-a-bye my precious boy,
Your mama's here,
Don't be afraid.
I'll be here to protect you son,
Until God calls you home.
Verse 2
Doc walks in, his face is grim.
He stares at the boy so tired and thin.
He tries to hold his tears in check
As he tells him cancer's made him sick.
And he whispers:
Chorus
Hush-a-bye my precious boy,
I'll fight for you,
Don't be afraid.
I'll be here to protect you son,
Until God calls you home.
Verse 3
The little boy lays in his bed.
No strength left or hair on his head.
His mama sat on his bed nearby.
She held a tissue as she cried.
And he whispered:
Chorus
Hush-a-bye Mama, please don't cry.
I'll watch over you,
Don't be afraid.
I'll walk beside you and hold your hand
Until God calls you home.
Verse 4
She hugged him tight and he went still
Her grief flowed freely at its will.
She shed her tears for her little boy,
And then she heard God's gentle voice.
And He whispered:
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Hush-a-bye my loving child,
He's here beside me,
Don't be afraid.
Just keep him in your heart so warm,
Until I call you home.
He'll walk beside you and hold your hand,
For I will call you home.
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