The Mother's Nursery Songs
Whimsical nursery rhymes and musical lullabies for young mindsBy Thomas Hastings
Length1h 12m
About this audiobook
In "The Mother's Nursery Songs," Thomas Hastings expertly weaves a delicate tapestry of lullabies and children'Äôs songs that reflect the tender bond between mother and child. Rich in lyrical beauty and musicality, Hastings'Äô work encapsulates the spirit of 19th-century America, drawing on folk traditions and the burgeoning Romanticism of his time. Each song is imbued with an emotional resonance, inviting readers to explore themes of love, nurturing, and the innocence of childhood, while simultaneously serving as a practical resource for mothers wishing to create a nurturing environment for their young ones. Thomas Hastings, a prominent figure in American music, was deeply influenced by his upbringing in a devout family and his passion for hymnody and folk melodies. His commitment to educational reform and child development is evident throughout his life'Äôs work, as he consistently sought to blend musical instruction with moral and emotional upbringing. It is this dedication that inspired Hastings to compile and compose songs that not only entertain but also educate, signaling his profound understanding of a mother'Äôs role in shaping her child'Äôs early experiences. Hastings'Äô "The Mother's Nursery Songs" is an essential addition to the libraries of parents, educators, and musicians alike. It offers not just a collection of songs, but a touchstone for familial connection and the joys of nurturing. Ideal for those wishing to enrich the lives of their children through the power of song, this volume is a celebration of the simple yet profound act of singing together.
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GenreOther
Length1 hr 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 18, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
36TO INFANT SCHOOL.
2INTRODUCTION.
37O DON'T HURT THE DOG.
3PART I. —— THE CRADLE.
38TOLL THE BELL.
4LULLABY.
39PART III. —— THE CLASS ROOM.
5SLEEP, BABY, SLEEP.
40CREATION.
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6HUSHABY.
41THE ARK AND DOVE.
7SLUMBER SWEET.
42PLEYEL'S HYMN.[5]
8SOFTLY IN THE CRADLE LIE.
43THE MOON IS VERY FAIR.
9O, DO NOT WAKE.
44THE COMMANDMENTS.[6]
10WELCOME, WELCOME.
45GOOD LITTLE GIRLS.
11HOW GENTLY SHE SLEEPS.
46HOW I LOVE MY TENDER MOTHER.
12O DEAR ONE.
47THE BEES.
13O MY PRECIOUS LITTLE GEM.
48I SAW AN OLD COTTAGE.
14SAFE SLEEPING.
49THE CHATTERBOX.[7]
15HUSH, HUSH.
50THE SCALE.[8]
16WEEP NOT.
51THE ABC.
17MOTHER DEAR, THE BABY CRIES.
52THE LITTLE LAMB.
18PART II. —— THE NURSERY.
53THE ORPHAN.
19THE MERRY LARK.
54THE PENITENT CHILD.
20UP IN THE MORNING.
55THE HEATHEN MOTHER.
21DAWN OF DAY.
56THE BLOSSOM.
22TIME TO ARISE.
57VOICE OF SPRING.
23O, WILD IS THY JOY.
58PART IV. —— THE ALTAR.
24LITTLE JACK.
59NOW I LAY ME DOWN.
25AH, WHY WILL MY DEAR.
60THE SUN HATH GONE TO REST.
26O POOR LITTLE ROBIN.
61DARK NIGHT AWAY.
27O, HEAR THE CHICKENS.
62THE TEMPEST.
28CHERRIES ARE RIPE.
63AWAKE, AWAKE MY LOVE.
29HARK THE BELL.
64AND NOW THE DAY IS ENDING.
30BABY IS CRYING.
65HAPPY CHILD.
31BABY IS SICK.
66THE STORM.
32THE APPEAL.
67LORD'S PRAYER.
33LOVE MY FATHER.
68SELF CONSECRATION.
34SEE THE NAUGHTY KITTEN.
69CHILDREN, LISTEN.
35O WHAT A NAUGHTY DOG.
70HOSANNA.
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