A Christmas Carol + 

Babe Jesus lay in Mary’s lap, + 

The sun shone in his hair; + 

And this was how she saw, mayhap, + 

The crown already there. + 

For she sang: “Sleep on, my little king; + 

Bad Herod dares not come; + 

Before thee sleeping, holy thing, + 

The wild winds would be dumb.” + 

“I kiss thy hands, I kiss thy feet, + 

My child, so long desired; + 

Thy hands will never be soiled, my sweet; + 

Thy feet will never be tired.” + 

“For thou art the king of men, my son; + 

Thy crown I see it plain! + 

And men shall worship thee, every one, + 

And cry, Glory! Amen!” + 

Babe Jesus he opened his eyes wide⁠— + 

At Mary looked her lord. + 

Mother Mary stinted her song and sighed; + 

Babe Jesus said never a word. + 