Neighbor, has you so excited? Do tell me please Haven't you heard a child is that all want to see? Son of a and modest virgin, Mary's her name They say, her baby is the prophets proclaim
I be pleased to go with you so likely I'll go But can we take our time to see him? on the road? Have you some cake to take the Sugar-plums, too? I'm that Mary's house is lovely, tidy and new
I am afraid you're mistaken, wrong as can be This blessed maiden has no splendid place to stay For she lies within a wretched stable, dirty and There is no table for your presents, the floor
Surely she has a soft cradle there for the child One has to rock and calm an infant so and so mild What sort of guards and has she to give her aid? Cannot the heavenly father's power help the maid?
All they 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 place of servant, ox and are looking on
Traveling tires me and this journey a long way Only to see a baby lying on hay Maybe you shepherds find excitement in this But I am to things much better in which to share
You must not that way, my neighbor, mark what I say Upon my honor, is our savior born 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 blessed mother, free us all from arrogant May we, when life on earth is ended,hasten to side Daring to hope you will present us to dear son And that gain the bliss and joy of paradise won