All Through the Night
Sleep my child and peace attend thee
All through the night
Guardian angels God will send thee
All through the night
Soft the drowsy hours are creeping
Hill and dale in slumber sleeping
I, my loving vigil keeping
All through the night
While the moon, her watch is keeping
All through the night
While the weary world is sleeping
All through the night
O’er thy spirit gently stealing
Visions of delight revealing
Breathes a pure and holy feeling
All through the night
Though I roam a minstrel lonely
All through the night
My true harp shall praise sing only
All through the night
Love’s young dream alas is over
Yet my strains of love shall hover
Near the presence of my lover
All through the night
Hark, a solemn bell is ringing
Clear through the night
And thou my love art heavenward winging
Home through the night
Earthly dust from off thee shaken
Soul immortal shalt thou awaken
With thy last dim journey taken
Home through the night
Home through the night
Home through the night
Listen to the song
Hør sangen
About the carol All Through the Night
“All Through the Night” is a traditional Welsh song that has been performed by many artists, including Sheryl Crow. Although it is not originally a Christmas song, it has often been included in holiday music collections because of its peaceful melody and themes of comfort and protection.
The song describes a gentle nighttime atmosphere, focusing on rest, peace and reassurance. Its calm melody and soothing lyrics create a feeling of warmth and security, which fits naturally with the quiet and reflective side of the Christmas season.
Sheryl Crow’s interpretation brings the traditional song into a contemporary style while preserving its peaceful character. Its connection to Christmas comes from the mood it creates rather than from direct references to the holiday. “All Through the Night” represents the softer side of seasonal music, where calmness, reflection and emotional comfort are central.
