The First Day when Christ was Born
Language: English
Nowell, I thank it a maiden every del.
The first day when Christ was born
There sprung a rose out of a thorn
To save mankind that was forlorn.
I thank it a maiden every del.
In that oxstall the child was found
In poor clothing that child was wound.
He suffered many a deadly wound.
I thank it a maiden every del.
A garland of thorns on his head was set,
A sharp spear to his heart was met;
The people seiden “Take thee that.”
I thank it a maiden every del.
To that pillar he was bounden
To his heart a spear was stungen
For us he suffered a deadly wounden.
I thank it a maiden every del.
Submitted by Garrett Medlock [Guest Editor]
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Text added to the website: 2019-02-07.
Last modified: 2019-02-07 16:41:57
Line count: 17
Word count: 120
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