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!