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The Christ-child lay on Mary's lap, / His hair was like a light. / (O weary, weary were the world, / But here is all aright.)
The Christ-child lay on Mary's breast, / His hair was like a star. / (O stern and cunning are the kings, / But here the true hearts are.)
The Christ-child lay on Mary's heart, / His hair was like a fire. / (O weary, weary is the world, / But here the world's desire.)
The Christ-child stood at Mary's knee, / His hair was like a crown, / And all the flowers looked up at him. / And all the stars looked down.