A Babe Lies in the Cradle by German Carol, 1649 CORNER—D. G. Corner, Geistliche Nachtigal, Vienna, 1649 A Babe Lies in the Cradle 1 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. 2 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! 3 Whoso would rock the cradle Where lies the gentle child, A lowly heart must lead him, By passions