Sing We, Then, Merrily

Words:  from "Queen Elizabeth's Virginia Book"

Music: Sam Batt Owens (1928-1998), 1994
Full score available from Selah Publishing Co.

1. Jesus so meek, Jesus so mild,
Jesus was once a little child.
In manger rude, filled with hay
Jesus our Saviour gently lay.

Sing we then merrily, merrily sing Nowell,
Sing we to Jesus, Emmanuel.

2. Mary so sweet, Mary so true,
May we all gently be just like you.
Soften our hearts, make us all kind,
Then in our hearts a home Jesus find.

Sing we then merrily, merrily sing Nowell,
Sing we to Jesus, Emmanuel.

3. Joseph so brave, Joseph so fine,
Father of Jesus, the Babe divine.
Teach us to grow healthy and strong
That we may work for God all day long.

Sing we then merrily, merrily sing Nowell,
Sing we to Jesus, Emmanuel.

4. Come children all, sing out His praise
Carol the Infant in sweetest lays.
Let us our hearts, gifts to him bring
Ever to honour and serve the King.

Sing we then merrily, merrily sing Nowell,
Sing we to Jesus, Emmanuel.

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