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 say, her baby is the savior prophets proclaim
I would be pleased to go with you so likely go But can we take our to see him? Shop on the road? you some cake to take the infant? Sugar-plums, too? I'm sure Mary's house is lovely, tidy and new
I am afraid that you're mistaken, as can be This blessed maiden has no splendid place to stay For she within a wretched stable, dirty and poor There is no table for your presents, only the
Surely she has a warm soft there for the child One has to rock and calm an so weak and so mild What sort of guards and 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 Bundle of dusty, dry straw to pillow his Joseph, her husband, he for Mary best as he can In place of servant, ox and donkey are on
tires me and this journey seems a long way Only to see a baby lying on hay Maybe you shepherds find excitement in this But I am used to much better in which to share
You must not talk that way, my neighbor, what I say Upon my honor, this is our savior on this day It is his choice to come so humbly in a stall Granting his power and grace so to one and all
O blessed mother, free us all from arrogant May we, when life on earth is ended,hasten to your to hope you will present us to your dear son And that we'll gain the and joy of paradise won