Neighbor, what has you so excited? Do me please Haven't you a child is born that all want to see? Son of a pure and modest virgin, Mary's her They say, her baby is the savior prophets
I be pleased to go with you so likely I'll go But can we take our time to see him? Shop on the Have you some cake to take the infant? Sugar-plums, I'm sure that house is lovely, tidy and new
I am afraid that mistaken, wrong as can be This maiden has no splendid rich place to stay For she lies within a stable, dirty and poor There is no table for presents, only the floor
Surely she has a warm soft cradle there for the One has to rock and an infant so weak and so mild What of guards and servants has she to give her aid? Cannot the heavenly father's power the poor maid?
All they could think to find for a cradle, a bed Bundle of dusty, dry 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 Only to see a new-born lying on hay Maybe you shepherds excitement in this affair But I am used to things much better in to share
You not talk that way, my neighbor, mark what I say Upon my honor, this is our born on this day It is his choice to come so there in a stall Granting his and grace so gently to one and all
O blessed mother, free us all arrogant pride May we, when life on is ended,hasten to your side Daring to you will present us to your dear son And that we'll gain the bliss and joy of won