Sing Mothers Sing!

My favorite quote from Sarah Plain and Tall: Of their prospective step-mother Caleb asks, "Does she sing?" The reply, "Tell Caleb I sing." Singing. Do we recognize this as an essential part of mothering? Caleb didn't ask, "Does she sing WELL?" Only, "Does she sing?" Sing to your children mothers, even during pregnancy, no matter if you are talented or not. With practice you will see improvement, but regardless, to your babes you will sound like an angel.

Read the article: Fostering the Spirit Through Music
Here is an excerpt from it:

Over the years I have developed such a love for music, that I have written my own songs and lullabies. It is my dream to create a CD to inspire mothers through music. I believe music is special and moves us unlike any other art medium.

During pregnancy (and mothering) music is an important means of feeling peaceful and fostering spirituality as music moves the innermost part of our being. It releases us from our cares, takes us to far away places in the space of time and imagination as it vibrates within our heart, body, and mind. It soothes our worries and fills us with hope and faith as we feel the light of the Spirit fill our souls (particularly when we praise God through song.)

Please visit our sister site, Homespun Lullaby , to hear audio clips of spiritual songs and lullabies.
Enjoy Sing Your Favorite Lullaby - Susana

Recording Instructions

Record YOUR rendition of any of your favorite lullabies!
Record any lullaby as an Mp3, then email it to mamabaig@yahoo.com.
If necessary, use Yousendit.com for emailing Mp3's.

This I Promise You

"This I Promise You"

When the visions around you,

Bring tears to your eyes

And all that surround you,

Are secrets and lies

I'll be your strength,

I'll give you hope,

Keeping your faith when it's gone

The one you should call,

Was standing here all along...

This is one of Joni's favorite songs to sing to her children.

Read the rest of the lyrics and listen to Joni's rendition

An Angel's Lullaby

An Angel's Lullaby
by Allison Chambers Coxsey

Sleep so sweetly slumbering babe,
Nestled snug and warm;
For the Father sends His angels,
To keep you safe and warm.

Sleep so sweetly slumbering babe,
While time goes gently by;
Your angels watch and sing to you,
An angel's lullaby.

(This is a poem that I think makes a lovely lullaby.

Listen to my rendition. I'd love to hear yours!)

Susana's Rendition

You're Special to Jesus

You're special to Jesus,
His love you can't deny,
You're special to Jesus,
You're the apple of His eye.

No matter what you're going through,
No matter where you've been,
You'll always be special to Him.


Listen to Joni and her cute daughter sing

Angel's Lullaby

Angel's Lullaby
by Reba McEntire

Midnight moonlight shining through the curtain lace
Paints a perfect picture on your perfect face
One sweet angel sleeping in my arms
You are the promise I knew God would keep
You are the gift that makes my world complete

And you'll never know how much I love you
But I'll keep on telling you my whole life through
Now I believe in miracles, and you're the reason why
So dream on while I sing you my angel's lullaby

Listen to Reba sing An Angel's Lullaby

a tribute to Kelsey Briggs on YouTube

Angel Lullaby

Learn the words and listen to the tune of "Angel Lullaby," from the LDS musical production "My Turn On Earth." Sing your own rendition of this song!

Listen to Jenny Hatch's rendition.

Daddy's Hands

Sung by Tashina Marker

I remember Daddy's hands,
folded silently in prayer and reaching out to touch me
when I had a nightmare.
Well, there was quite a story in those calluses and lines,
the years of work and worry had left their mark behind
and I remember Daddy's hands,
how they held my mama tight
and patted my back for something done right.
There are things that I've forgotten that I loved about the men,
but I'll always remember the love in Daddy's hands.
Daddy's hands were soft and kind
when I was cryin',
Daddy's hand were hard as steel when I'd done wrong.
Daddy's hands weren't always gentle, but i've come to understand,
there was always love in Daddy's hands.
And I remember Daddy's hands a workin' till they bled,
sacrificing unselfishly to keep us all fed.
If I could start over and live my life again,
I'd never take for granted
the love in Daddy's hands.
Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin,
Daddy's hands were as hard as steel when I done wrong,
Daddy's hands weren't always gentle,
but I've come to understand
there was always love
in Daddy's hands.

All Night, All Day (African-American Lullaby)

All night, all day, angels watchin' over me my Lord,
All night, all day, angels watchin' over me
When at night I go to sleep, angels watchin' over me my Lord
Praise the Lord my soul to keep, angels watchin' over me

All night, all day, angels watchin' over me my Lord,
All night, all day, angels watchin' over me

Sung by Erin Behnke

Kumbaya/Come By Here (English Version)

Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here

Someone's cryin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's cryin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's cryin' my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here

Someone's prayin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's prayin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's prayin' my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here

Someone's singin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's singin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's singin' my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here

Someone's sleepin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's sleepin' my Lord, come by here
Someone's sleepin' my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here

Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Come by here, my Lord, come by here
Oh, Lord, come by here

Sung by Erin Behnke

Amazing Grace

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now am found
Was blind but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come

'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds
And drives away his fear

Must Jesus bear the cross alone
And all the world go free?
No, there's a cross for ev'ryone
And there's a cross for me

Sung by Tashina Marker