Christmas-Day, 1878 + 

I think I might be weary of this day + 

That comes inevitably every year, + 

The same when I was young and strong and gay, + 

The same when I am old and growing sere⁠— + 

I should grow weary of it every year + 

But that thou comest to me every day. + 

I shall grow weary if thou every day + 

But come to me, Lord of eternal life; + 

I shall grow weary thus to watch and pray, + 

For ever out of labour into strife; + 

Take everlasting house with me, my life, + 

And I shall be new-born this Christmas-day. + 

Thou art the Eternal Son, and born no day, + 

But ever he the Father, thou the Son; + 

I am his child, but being born alway⁠— + 

How long, O Lord, how long till it be done? + 

Be thou from endless years to years the Son⁠— + 

And I thy brother, new-born every day. + 