Neighbor, what has you so Do tell me please Haven't you heard a child is that all want to see? Son of a pure and virgin, Mary's her name They say, her baby is the savior proclaim
I would be to go with you so likely I'll go But can we take our time to see him? Shop on the Have you some cake to take the Sugar-plums, too? I'm sure that house is lovely, tidy and new
I am afraid that you're mistaken, as can be blessed maiden has no splendid rich place to stay For she lies within a wretched stable, and poor is no table for your presents, only the floor
Surely she has a warm soft there for the child One has to and calm an infant so weak and so mild What of guards and servants has she to give her aid? the heavenly father's power help the poor maid?
All they could think to for a cradle, a manger bed Bundle of dusty, dry straw to his head Joseph, her husband, he cares for Mary as he can In of servant, ox and donkey are looking on
Traveling me and this journey seems a long way to see a new-born baby lying on hay Maybe you shepherds find excitement in this But I am to things much better in which to share
You must not that way, my neighbor, mark what I say Upon my honor, this is our born on this day It is his to come so humbly there in a stall Granting his power and so gently to one and all
O blessed mother, free us all from pride May we, when life on earth is ended,hasten to your Daring to hope you will us to your dear son And that we'll gain the bliss and joy of won