Long Ago There was a battle and the victor guaranteed Those who chose to fight beside him Would lie down in perfect peace Now this day is nearly over Soon the sun will disappear His mighty ones are watching over There is nothing you should fear Shut your lamps and close your eyes Cease your gurning, don't you cry Leave the battle far away Sleep until the break of day Shut your lamps and close your eyes Cease your gurning, don't you cry Leave the battle far away Sleep until the break of day And so for now my little soldier Listen to this lullaby Loving arms will safely hold you Underneath this moonless sky As the darkness wraps around you Silent you no longer weep The angels watch without a sound As gently now you fall asleep