Sweet Jesus
(inspired by the Holy Well 16th century anon)
- Sweet Jesus said unto Mary
Pray give me leave to play
But fellows young and lusty said
We must avow Thee nay
For we in gentle homes were born
Thee in a manger lay:
Sweet little king
What suffering. - Sweet Jesus said unto Our God
I willingly will die
For humble man Ye made me be
My Godhead to empty:
Living as poor, not of the law,
Made more our victory:
Sweet little king
What suffering. - Now mother I am risen up
My father's Glory shown;
Richness hath come from poverty
More than ever man hath known;
And thou wilt play in heaven above
As it will be thine own:
Sweet little king;
What revelling.