Fair Is My Lot

For Christmas

Words: Ah! Que je goûte de douceur, from Dictionnaire de Noëls.

English Translation by K. W. Simpson.

Melody from Dictionnaire de Noëls.

Source: Richard Runciman Terry, Two Hundred Folk Carols (London: Burns Oates & Washbourne Limited, 1933), Carol #45, pp. 12-13.

1. Fair is my lot, sweet is my part,
Jésu doth dwell within my heart!
My scattered Enemies depart,
I fear no more, for ever!
Jesu doth dwell within my heart–
Happy my heart's endeavor!

2. Day in day out, mine ardour wells,
Jésu so dear within me dwells!
Satan may weave his cruel spells,
His lures do not alarm me!
Love dwelleth ever in my heart–
Jesu alone doth charm me!

3. Trampling all Sins that in me start,
Jésu doth dwell within my heart!
All wickedness I shun, apart,
But His the Victory ever!
Jésu doth dwell within my heart,
Lo! He will leave me never!

4. Evil I know from what is Blest!
Jésu that dwelleth in my breast,
Give us both Plenteousness and Rest,
Through Grace that dieth never!
Jésu that dwelleth in my breast,
Riches hath given for ever!

5. When I do grieve, alone, apart,
Jésu so dear doth stay my heart!
Welcome, by Cross, with all its smart!
It's heaviness doth bless me.
Jesu that dwelleth in my heart,
So fully doth possess me!

Sheet Music from Richard Runciman Terry, Two Hundred Folk Carols (London: Burns Oates & Washbourne Limited, 1933), Carol #45, pp. 12-13.

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