Neighbor, has you so excited? Do tell me please Haven't you heard a child is born that all want to Son of a pure and virgin, Mary's her name They say, her baby is the savior prophets
I would be pleased to go you so likely I'll go But can we take our time to see him? on the road? Have you some to take the infant? 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, dirty and There is no for your presents, only the floor
Surely she has a soft cradle there for the child One has to rock and calm an so weak and so mild What sort of guards and servants has she to her aid? Cannot the father's power help the poor maid?
All could think to find for a cradle, a manger bed of dusty, dry straw to pillow 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 journey seems a long way Only to see a baby lying on hay Maybe you shepherds find in this affair But I am used to things much better in which to
You not talk that way, my neighbor, mark what I say Upon my honor, this is our savior on this day It is his choice to come so humbly there in a Granting his power and grace so to one and all
O blessed mother, free us all from pride May we, life on earth is ended,hasten to your side Daring to hope you will present us to dear son And that we'll the bliss and joy of paradise won