[bad word] Nicolas was born in answer to prayer, 
And leaping from his mother’s womb he cried 
NICOLAS God be glorified!
 [bad word] Swaddling-bands and crib awaited him there, 
But Nicolas clapped both his hands and cried
NICOLAS  God be glorified!
 [bad word] Innocent and joyful, naked and fair, 
He came in pride on earth to abide.
NICOLAS  God be glorified!
 [bad word]  Water rippled [bad word] #33; in the bath-tub by his side; 
He dived in open-eyed, he swam, he cried
NICOLAS  God be glorified!
 [bad word] When he went to Church at Christmastide, 
He climbed up to the font to be baptised.
NICOLAS  God be glorified!
 [bad word] Pilgrims came to kneel and pray by his side. 
He grew in grace, his name was sanctified.
NICOLAS  God be glorified!
 [bad word] Nicolas grew in innocence and pride,
His glory spread a rainbow round the countryside, 
'Nicolas will be a Saint!’ the neighbours cried. 
NICOLAS God be glorified!