Neighbor, has you so excited? Do tell me please Haven't you a child is born that all want to see? Son of a pure and virgin, Mary's her name say, her baby 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 cake to take the Sugar-plums, too? I'm sure that 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 lies within a wretched stable, dirty and There is no table for your presents, only the
Surely she has a warm soft cradle there for the One has to and calm 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 of dusty, dry straw to pillow his head Joseph, her husband, he cares for Mary as he can In place of servant, ox and donkey are on
Traveling tires me and this journey seems a way Only to see a new-born lying on hay you shepherds find excitement in this affair But I am used to 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 choice to come so there in a stall Granting his power and so gently to one and all
O mother, free us all from arrogant 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