One of the gentlest carols you’ll ever sing. Gentle Mary Laid Her Child Lyrics: Joseph Simpson Cook (1919) Tune: “Tempus Adest Floridum” – 1582, Piae Cantiones Theme: Christ’s birth · Humility · Wonder Season: Advent · Christmas Public Domain Original recording by Hymnal Harmonizers Hub. Based on a public domain hymn (verified via Hymnary.org). Melody and lyrics are free for public use; no copyrighted material was used. Any resemblance to copyrighted versions is unintentional. © Hymnal Harmonize