Eight Hours Strong

Verse 1

Palavras de Dios, words of care

Gather round children, hush now, sit there

Beds made and pajamas on

One by one, the day is gone

Rest comes soon

I've set the schedule, you know the drill

Close your eyes, keep calm, be still

Don't let the moon catch you awake

Messing up mornings will cost more than you think

Only a few hours

Chorus

Sleep children sleep

You need your dreams, softly keep

Eight hours strong, safe and deep

I want you well, I want you rested

Sleep children sleep

Sleep children sleep

Verse 2

Blankets warm, pillow near

I gave you a home, I gave you here

Clothes to wear, shoes for your toes

Day by day, every love that grows

You eat your meals, no empty plate

Never known hunger, never known hate

Sleep is a shelter, sleep is your friend

Tomorrow is brighter if you let the night mend

Winding down, lights are low

Chorus

Sleep children sleep

Night will pass, the sun will greet

Eight hours strong, soft and sweet

Safe from the worries of the day

Sleep children sleep

Sleep children sleep

Bridge

Yes I guard you, yes I guide you, yes I hold you near

Yes you’re cherished, yes you’re covered, yes I wipe your tears

Bedtime wishes, whispered prayers, hearts so near

Chorus

Sleep children sleep

Hold my words until you drift

Eight hours strong, love is a gift

Sleep children sleep

Sleep children sleep

Outro

Palavras de Dios, let them stay

Sleep’s embrace will guide your way

Sleep, children, sleep