This setting of words by Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) is for unaccompanied SATB choir without divisi. Its four verses reflect on four phases of Christ's life — as an infant in the manger watched over by the angels, in grief and sorrow, at his crucifixion and in his Easter triumph over death. The lullaby refrain is a bittersweet reflection on all that is to come for the Infant King.

The work is suitable for concert performance, as well as for liturgical use during Christmastide.