Sing a song for this Lady!
Sing a song for this lady:
Hail thou fairest, virgin-queen!
Sing a song to greet a baby:
Hail the king of love serene!
Sing a hymn to greet the shepherds:
Peace, goodwill, to all the earth;
Sing a hymn to thank the angels:
Blessings for our saviour's birth.
Sing a dirge of kingly splendour:
Worship gold, myrrh and frankincense;
Sing a dirge for Herod's slaughter:
Rest in heaven, innocents.
Sing a song for this lady:
Halleluia! mother, maid!
Sing a song to greet a baby:
Halleluia! Jesus, Lord.