Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella

Verse 1

Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella! Bring a torch, to the cradle run! It is Jesus, good folk of the village; Christ is born and Mary's calling. Ah! ah! beautiful is the Mother! Ah! ah! beautiful is her Son!

Verse 2

It is wrong when the child is sleeping, It is wrong to talk so loud; Silence, all, as you gather around, Lest your noise should waken Jesus. Hush! hush! see how fast He slumbers; Hush! hush! see how fast He sleeps!

Verse 3

Softly to the little stable. Softly for a moment come; Look and see how charming is Jesus, How He is warm, His cheeks are rosy. Hush! hush! see how the child is sleeping; Hush! hush! see how He smiles in dreams.