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. O weary, weary were the world, But here the world is aright.
Two carols
Song Cycle by Sidney Heys
?. The Christ‑child lay on Mary's lap  [sung text not yet checked]
Language: English
Text Authorship:
- by Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 - 1936), "A Christmas Carol", appears in The Wild Knight and Other Poems, first published 1900
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