Neighbor, has you so excited? Do tell me please Haven't you heard a child is born that all to see? Son of a pure and modest virgin, Mary's her They say, her baby is the prophets proclaim
I would be pleased to go with you so I'll go But can we take our time to see Shop on the road? Have you some cake to take the infant? Sugar-plums, I'm that Mary's house is lovely, tidy and new
I am afraid you're mistaken, wrong as can be This blessed maiden has no rich place to stay For she within a wretched stable, dirty and poor There is no table for your presents, only the
Surely she has a warm soft cradle there for the One has to rock and calm an infant so weak and so What of guards and servants has she to give her aid? Cannot the father's power help the poor maid?
All they could to find for a cradle, a manger bed Bundle of dusty, dry to pillow his head Joseph, her husband, he cares for Mary as he can In place of servant, ox and are looking on
tires me and this journey seems a long way Only to see a new-born baby on hay you shepherds find excitement in this affair But I am used to much better in which to share
You must not that way, my neighbor, mark what I say Upon my honor, this is our savior born on day It is his choice to come so humbly in a stall Granting his power and grace so to one and all
O blessed mother, us all from arrogant pride May we, when on earth is ended,hasten to your side Daring to hope you will present us to your son And that gain the bliss and joy of paradise won