Neighbor, what has you so excited? Do tell me 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 savior prophets
I would be 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 Sugar-plums, too? I'm sure that house is lovely, tidy and new
I am that you're mistaken, wrong 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 soft cradle there for the child One has to rock and calm an infant so and so mild What of guards and servants has she to give her aid? Cannot the heavenly father's help the poor maid?
All could think to find for a cradle, a manger bed Bundle of dusty, dry straw to pillow his Joseph, her husband, he cares for best as he can In of servant, ox and donkey are looking on
Traveling tires me and this journey seems a way Only to see a new-born lying on hay Maybe you shepherds find 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 born on this day It is his choice to so humbly there in a stall 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 we'll gain the bliss and joy of paradise won