A babe lies in the cradle, a little babe so dear, with noble light he shineth as shines a mirror clear, this little babe so dear. The babe within the cradle is Jesus Christ our Lord; to us all peace and amity at this good time afford, thou Jesus Christ our Lord! Whoso would rock the cradle where lies the gentle child, a lowly heart must lead him, by passions undefiled, as Mary pure and mild. O Jesus, babe beloved! O Jesus, babe divine! How mighty is thy wondrous love! Fill thou this heart of mine with that great love of thine!