Sweet was the song the Virgin sang
When she to Bethlem Judah came,
And was delivered of a son
That blessed Jesus hath to name.

Lullaby, sweet babe sang she,
And rocked him sweetly on her knee.

My son and eke a Saviour born,
Who hath vouchsafed from on high
To visit us that were forlorn.

Lullaby, sweet babe sang she,
And rocked him  sweetly on her knee.