Christmas, 1884 + 

Though in my heart no Christmas glee, + 

Though my song-bird be dumb, + 

Jesus, it is enough for me + 

That thou art come. + 

What though the loved be scattered far, + 

Few at the board appear, + 

In thee, O Lord, they gathered are, + 

And thou art here. + 

And if our hearts be low with lack, + 

They are not therefore numb; + 

Not always will thy day come back⁠— + 

Thyself will come! + 