Child of Eternal Love is an Advent-Christmas hymn composed by Richard Schletty (lyrics and melody). It was was released on a wonderfully diverse Christmas album by Fetal Records called "A Colorful Christmas" in October of 2015. You can find the song at iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon Music and Spotify. 

A Colorful Christmas is a collection of Christmas songs, original and covers, in multiple genres by a diverse group of passionate and inspiring artists with different backgrounds. Featuring Internationally known bluesman Charlie Sayles, Tony Fazio, Scott Taylor, Richard Schletty, Greg Phillips, Subsidiarity, Law & Order, Ken Wenzel, and Jane Kraemer. “If you build it, they will come.” And so they came and came in force. Twelve originals and six traditional covers.

Duerme, Niño, Duerme will be released on a wonderfully diverse Christmas album by Fetal Records called "A Colorful Christmas" in late October, 2015. Watch here for links to iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon Music and Spotify. You may preview the song from this page.

A Colorful Christmas is a collection of Christmas songs, original and covers, in multiple genres by a diverse group of passionate and inspiring artists with different backgrounds. Featuring Internationally known bluesman Charlie Sayles, Tony Fazio, Scott Taylor, Richard Schletty, Greg Phillips, Subsidiarity, Law & Order, Ken Wenzel, and Jane Kraemer. “If you build it, they will come.” And so they came and came in force. Twelve originals and six traditional covers.

Sleep, Baby, Sleep will be offered as a bonus track (details forthcoming) on a wonderfully diverse Christmas album by Fetal Records called "A Colorful Christmas" in late October, 2015. Watch here for links to iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon Music and Spotify. You may preview the song from this page.

A Colorful Christmas is a collection of Christmas songs, original and covers, in multiple genres by a diverse group of passionate and inspiring artists with different backgrounds. Featuring Internationally known bluesman Charlie Sayles, Tony Fazio, Scott Taylor, Richard Schletty, Greg Phillips, Subsidiarity, Law & Order, Ken Wenzel, and Jane Kraemer. “If you build it, they will come.” And so they came and came in force. Twelve originals and six traditional covers.

Listen: https://open.spotify.com/album/4mv0SYrl6cHYChKjtBl0CK
Listen/buy: https://www.amazon.com/Colorful-Christmas-Various-artists/dp/B0180NSTME

Sleep, Baby, Sleep is a collaboration with my brother Chris who dreamt this song and with Andre van Haren (www.andrevanharen.com) who did the orchestral arrangement. Sheet music from simple to orchestral arrangements is available upon request. 

I also have this song available with Spanish lyrics here: www.topcatholicsongs.com/duerme-nino-duerme 

Sleep, Baby, Sleep

[verse 1]
Sleep, Baby, sleep 
on this magic night. 
Sleep, Baby, sleep 
while Mother holds you tight. 
Little baby, so so small, 
lying in that humble stall. 
So sleep, Baby, sleep 
while angels watch they keep.

[verse 2]
Sleep, Baby, sleep 
while angels hum a tune. 
Sleep, Baby, sleep 
beneath the golden moon. 
Kings and shepherds see the star 
and come to visit from afar. 
So sleep, Baby, sleep 
while angels watch they keep.

[bridge] 
Born in the fullness of time, 
Spirit and matter combine. 
Praise to the King of all kings, 
The Son of the God of all things. 
Here in this portal, 
new life immortal. 
In a manger with sheep 
in soft wool you sleep.

[verse 3]
Sleep, Baby, sleep 
beneath the starry sky. 
Sleep, Baby, sleep 
to Mary's lullaby. 
You have come to save us all, 
little Jesus, so so small. 
Sleep, Baby, sleep.
Sleep, Baby, sleep.

© 2004 Christopher Schletty, Richard Schletty

Originally published October 21, 2015

Duerme, Niño, Duerme (Spanish for Sleep, Baby, Sleep) is a collaboration with my brother Chris who dreamt this song and with André van Haren (www.andrevanharen.com) who did the orchestral arrangement. Sheet music from simple to orchestral arrangements is available upon request. 

See English version of this song here: https://www.topcatholicsongs.com/sleep-baby-sleep

SPANISH: Duerme, niño, duerme la noche es magica. Duerme, niño, duerme que tu madre te abraza. Criatura, tan pequena, Echado en tan simple cuna. Duerme, niño, duerme. Los angeles te guardan. Duerme, niño, duerme. Los angeles te cantan Duerme, niño, duerme bajo la luna de plata. Reyes y pastores de muy allá vienen al ver la estrella brillar. Duerme, niño, duerme Los angeles te guardan. Nació_en lo_inmenso del tiempo,  Espíritu_y carne_al momento Alabemos al Rey de Reyes Hijo del Dios de todos entes. Aquí_en su portal, nueva vida_inmortal. Con ovejas en el pesebre. En su paño de lana duerme. Duerme, niño, duerme bajo el cielo estrellado. Duerme, niño, duerme a la nana que María ha cantado. Has venido a salvarnos a todos, Pequeño Jesús, oh Dios, Duerme, niño, duerme. Duerme, niño, duerme.

ENGLISH: Sleep, Baby, sleep  on this magic night.  Sleep, Baby, sleep  while Mother holds you tight.  Little baby, so so small,  lying in that humble stall.  So sleep, Baby, sleep  while angels watch they keep. Sleep, Baby, sleep  while angels hum a tune.  Sleep, Baby, sleep  beneath the golden moon.  Kings and shepherds see the star  and come to visit from afar.  So sleep, Baby, sleep  while angels watch they keep. Born in the fullness of time,  Spirit and matter combine.  Praise to the King of all kings,  The Son of the God of all things.  Here in this portal,  new life immortal.  In a manger with sheep  in soft wool you sleep. Sleep, Baby, sleep  beneath the starry sky.  Sleep, Baby, sleep  to Mary's lullaby.  You have come to sa ve us all,  little Jesus, so so small.  Sleep, Baby, sleep. Sleep, Baby, sleep.

Artists: Richard Schletty (vocals), André van Haren (virtual instrumentation)
Orchestral arrangement: André van Haren
English verses lyrics and melody: Christopher Schletty
Bridge lyrics and melody: Richard Schletty
Spanish translation from English: Elías de Andrés Martos
Copyright © 2004 Christopher Schletty and Richard Schletty

Originally published October 11, 2015

If you would like the sheet music for song, write to me. I'd love to have someone perform it.

Text and tune: Richard Schletty.
Lead guitar: Alberto Ayuso Domingo.
Rhythm guitar: David Gomez Sanz.
Piano: André van Haren.
Vocals: Richard Schletty.

Child of Eternal Love

[verse 1]
God, in glory, brings a star so bright.
A Son is born in a bed of barley hay.
Behold the Savior, our New Light,
Child of Eternal Love, Shepherd of the way.

[verse 2]
Mary, full of grace, will know the sorrow and the joy
of bringing forth the One Whom the prophets long foretold.
Joseph, by her side, will help raise up the Boy,
Child of Eternal Love, Flower to unfold.

[refrain]
Praise the Father of all creation
Praise the Son who conquers death
Praise the Spirit with jubilation
Grow God's love with every breath

[interlude]

[verse 3]
In the dark of night, in the winter chill,
We lift our prayers to the Trinity above.
Oh come, new Tree of Life, our hope fulfilled:
A Child of Promise of Eternal Love.

[refrain]

Copyright © 2008 Richard Schletty
www.richardschletty.com
[email protected]

Originally published October 22, 2015

Contemporary Advent hymn that emphasizes the waiting and preparation for Christ.

Instrumentation: Voice, guitar, viola, bass, percussion
Duration: 4’

Gmaj9           Dm7 Am7
Hannah was a strange girl,
Em  Cmaj7      Am
prone to staring at the sky
            Dm9
and saying things
Am                                           G

 

Responsorial Psalm 121(122):1-2,4-5,6-9 for the 1st Sunday in Advent, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS

Key of D

 

                    D    C                       G                  Em     C         D                  G

Response - I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’

 

D    C                        G                 Em

I rejoiced when I heard them say:

  D         C                    G

‘Let us go to God’s house.’

D                       C             G    Em

And now our feet are standing

                      C                         D

within Your gates, O Jerusalem.

 

                    D    C                       G                  Em     C         D                  G

Response - I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’

The traditional lyrics are set to a more contemporary Christian/Praise and Worship melody that is scored for a variety of arrangements on sheetmusicplus.com, sheetmusicdirect.com and jwpepper.com. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.

Tender and passionate setting of Psalm 6 "Have mercy on me, Lord, my strength is gone." that is scored for a variety of arrangements. Accessible for all levels of singing and can be used for various times throughout the liturgical year but especially during the Lenten season.

Maranatha Together Pray - new advent song composed by yours truly last year.

REFRAIN 1   
Come Lord Jesus come
Oh O Come - Let us see your face
In Joyful Hope we wait O we Wait
We wait in joyful hope

1) The empire falling with its lies and fears
So much confusion glitter and tears 

"Fulfill in Us Your Living Word": Text inspired by Matthew 5:17-37 — Jesus’ teaching that He came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it in love. This hymn prays for hearts refined by truth and mercy, for words made honest, and for faith that shines in daily life. Perfect for moments of reflection, Communion, or any celebration calling for inner conversion and peace.

Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 1 Adviento, Ciclo A. Salmo 121 - Vayamos con alegría al encuentro del Señor.

El Ciclo A de Adviento 1 usa el mismo estribillo que el Ciclo C. de la Fiesta de Cristo Rey. La diferencia es que hay 4 versículos en lugar de 3. Escuche el versículo 3 que no estaba en el salmo la semana pasada. Nuestros salmos usan el Leccionario oficial de los obispos de México. / Advent 1 Cycle A uses the same refrain as Feast of Christ the King Cycle C. The difference is that there are 4 verses instead of 3. Listen to verse 3 which was not in the psalm last week. Our psalms use the official Lectionary of the bishops of Mexico.

Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

insong.org/product/domingo-1-adviento-a-salmo-121-vayamos-con-alegria-al-encuentro-del-senor

This hymn is a heartfelt tribute to the Virgin Mary, celebrating her purity, grace, and unwavering love as the Mother of God and protector of all humanity. This hymn beautifully portrays Mary's compassionate care and protective role as both mother and spiritual leader, offering comfort and hope to all who turn to her.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B79EblQeiQ

There's no need to get your hiking boots... We have some lovely scores to carry you right over those purple mountains majesty and through any patriotic occasion as well! Whether your church goes full Red, White, and Blue with a brass ensemble or you just need a quick and easy hymn descant, we have you covered. Have a look at some of the featured music to get started. 

But wait! There's more! We’ll also be publishing lots of new music this summer to look ahead to the fall. We just published a great text by Beverly Easterling, “Creator of Beauty and Giver of Light” set by Mark Schweizer for…
 

YouTube videos:

https://youtu.be/DPNGMQGCAdc
https://youtu.be/Crj2RumDOlA

Here's a beautiful hymn for Christ the King from my Westminster Hymnal. Enjoy!

Hail Redeemer, King Divine

Hail Redeemer King divine!
Priest and Lamb, the throne is thine,
King, whose reign shall never cease,
Prince of everlasting peace.

Angels, saints and nations sing
"Praised be Jesus Christ, our King... 

Heartfelt setting of Psalm 22 that is appropriate for Holy Week, Tenebrae, Good Friday.

"Shine Through Me" — A new Catholic hymn inspired by Matthew 5:13–16: “You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world.” This piece is a heartfelt prayer for Christ’s light to burn within us and shine through our lives, transforming darkness with grace and love. Suitable for parish liturgy, adoration, or quiet moments of reflection. Lyrics highlight: “Your truth, Your love, Your living word— Shine through the world through me.”

Erwin Cabucos sings to Geoff Madden's instrumental of Christopher Willcock's composition of Psalms 121 for the Feast of Christ the King 'Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord' on Nov 23, 2025.