Sleep

“Sleep”
Somnus, Somnus
Those sweet words my mother sang to me 
It is a wonderful state to be 
How much I long for it 
How much I need It.

Somnus, Somnus
For I have been asleep far too long 
I have been dead in myself 
I have not seen the light or heard a song 
I have ignored Him
Somnus, Somnus 
I cannot get peace from it
Because I have not run to Peace

Somnus, Somnus 
Now I have awakened 
I have seen the light, I have heard a song
I have seen His Light, and heard His Song 
Somnus, Somnus 
I can now lay me head down a rest
Because I have been given what’s best

Somnus, Somnus
Those sweet words my mother sang to me
Now take on a new melody 
Wonderful Word of Life, Amazing Grace
I will now run the race 
I have no friend in remonstrance
Somnus, Somnus
I lay my head down in good conscience

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