My love, my dear, my darling Thou;
My joy, my fine young treasure Thou;
My splendid little Son art Thou -
Unworthy I to tend Thee now.
Chorus: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
King fulfilling Israel’s story!
Nursing I the King of Glory!
Mother of this baby boy!
O, my heart is full of joy!
Chorus:
My love of kindest eye, I sing;
Thy heart with love doth sweetly brim;
Babe born alone without one thing;
Many’s the victory shalt Thou win!
Chorus:
King of kingly sanctity;
God’s Son throughout eternity;
Babe of mild humility;
Lord of all humanity.
Chorus:
Fair white Sun of hopeful face;
Whose rays the darkness swift doth chase;
From sadness saves the human race;
Sheds light and knowledge in its place.
Chorus:
Hosanna unto David’s Son!
My King, my God, my Saving One;
My heart with joy doth overrun -
More blest than I are women none!
Chorus:
Words from Allan MacDonald (1859-1905), translated by Kenneth
MacKinnon © 1998.
Tune from the singing of Mrs John MacInnes, Eriskay, ante 1909,
arranged Paul McDowell © 1998.
Words and music may not be reproduced without permission from the copyright owner.