Duerme Hijo Mío

I lift you in my arms
And I feel you so small
With your laughter I forget all my sorrow
Because your mother has fallen asleep
Her tiredness has overcome her
Watching her, I can't stop thinking

That she looks pure and beautiful
Under the starlight
That announces to the world that you are here
And I feel so unworthy
But I show you with affection
That love that Father God wants to give you

So sleep
Sleep, my son
I will protect your majesty
Sleep
Sleep, my son
Stay in my arms
Tonight you can rest

You get lost in the temple
And a fear I feel in me
But seeing you preach brings peace
You were born for this
And you have put your will
In working on your father's things
And although it hurts to hear you
And feel that you are not mine
It comforts me to see your mom happy

And you hug me tenderly
And I contemplate your beauty
And in my arms I lift you once again

So sleep
Sleep, my son
Your mission can still wait
Sleep
Sleep, my son
Stay in my arms
Tonight you can rest

Now I disappear
I feel faint
I see tears in you and your mom
You hold me firmly
And kiss me on the forehead
And although weakly
I can hear your voice

My father, go rest
Let your heart calm down
You have fulfilled God's will
You took care of us with your life
Your mission is complete
Now enjoy the heavenly homeland

Now I sleep
Sleep, my son
I sleep in your glorious majesty
Now I sleep
Sleep, my son
I stay in your arms
Now I can rest in you