Neighbor, what has you so excited? Do me please Haven't you heard a is born that all want to see? Son of a pure and modest virgin, Mary's her say, her baby is the savior prophets proclaim
I be pleased to go with you so likely I'll go But can we our time to see him? Shop on the road? Have you some to take the infant? Sugar-plums, too? I'm that Mary's house is lovely, tidy and new
I am afraid you're mistaken, wrong as can be This maiden has no splendid rich place to stay For she lies within a wretched stable, dirty and There is no for your presents, only the floor
Surely she has a warm soft there for the child One has to rock and an infant so weak and so mild What sort of guards and has she to give her aid? Cannot the father's power help the poor maid?
All they think to find for a cradle, a manger bed Bundle of dusty, dry straw to his head Joseph, her husband, he cares for best as he can In of servant, ox and donkey are looking on
Traveling tires me and this seems a long way Only to see a new-born lying on hay Maybe you shepherds excitement in this affair But I am used to things much in which to share
You not talk that way, my neighbor, mark what I say Upon my honor, this is our savior on this day It is his to come so humbly there in a stall Granting his power and grace so 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 present us to your dear son And that we'll gain the bliss and joy of won