Neighbor, has you so excited? Do tell me please Haven't you heard a child is that all want to see? Son of a pure and modest virgin, her name They say, her is the savior prophets proclaim
I would be 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 sure Mary's house is lovely, tidy and new
I am that you're mistaken, wrong as can be This maiden has no splendid rich place to stay For she within a wretched stable, dirty and poor There is no table for your presents, only the
she has a warm soft cradle there for the child One has to and calm an infant so weak and so mild What sort of guards and servants has she to give her the heavenly father's power help the poor maid?
All they could think to find for a cradle, a bed Bundle of dusty, dry straw to his head Joseph, her husband, he cares for Mary as he can In place of servant, ox and are looking on
Traveling tires me and journey seems a long way Only to see a baby lying on hay you shepherds find excitement in this affair But I am to things much better in which to share
You must not talk 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 his power and grace so gently to one and all
O blessed mother, us all from arrogant pride May we, when on earth is ended,hasten to your side to hope you will present us to your dear son And we'll gain the bliss and joy of paradise won