I AM JESUS' LITTLE LAMB, Ever glad at heart I am; For my Shepherd gently guides me, Knows my need, and well provides me, Loves me ev'ry day the same, Even calls me by my name. Day by day, at home, away, Jesus is my staff and stay. When I hunger, Jesus feeds me, Into pleasant pastures leads me; When I thirst, He bids me go Where the quiet waters flow. Who so happy as I am, Even now the Shepherd's lamb? And when my short life is ended, By His angel host attended, He shall fold me to His breast, There within His arms to rest. -- Henriette Louise von Hayn (1778)

I have talked about singing children to sleep (or nearly so) many times. Here are the words to some of my favorites: JESUS, TENDER SHEPHERD, Hear Me; Bless Thy little lamb tonight; Through the darkness be Thou near me; Watch my sleep till morning light. All this day thy hand has led me, And I thank Thee for Thy care; Thou hast clothed me, warmed and fed me, Listen to my evening prayer. Let my sins be all forgiven; Bless the friends I love so well; Take me, when I die, to Heaven, Happy there with Thee to dwell.