The Christ-child lay
on Mary's lap,
His hair was like a
light.
(O weary, weary is
the world,
But here is all
aright.)
The Christ-child lay
on Mary's breast
His hair was like a
star.
(O stern and cunning
are the kings,
But here the true
hearts are.)
The Christ-child lay
on Mary's heart,
His hair was like a
fire.
(O weary, weary is
the world,
But here the world's
desire.)
The Christ-child
stood on Mary's knee,
His hair was like a
crown,
And all the flowers
looked up at Him,
And all the stars
looked down.
The
Nativity
Poem: G.K.
Chesterton
Music: Old
French Carol