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, her name They say, her baby is the prophets proclaim
I would be pleased to go with you so likely go But can we take our time to see him? Shop on the Have you some cake to take the Sugar-plums, too? I'm that Mary's house is lovely, tidy and new
I am afraid that you're mistaken, as can be This blessed has no splendid rich place to stay For she lies within a stable, dirty and poor There is no table for your presents, only the
Surely she has a warm soft cradle for the child One has to and calm an infant so weak and so mild What of guards and servants has she to give her aid? the heavenly 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 for Mary best as he can In of servant, ox and donkey are looking on
Traveling tires me and this seems a long way to see a new-born baby lying on hay Maybe you shepherds find excitement in this But I am used to things much 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 there in a stall his power and grace so gently to one and all
O blessed mother, free us all from arrogant 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 and joy of paradise won