Charles Ives — Christmas Carol

Come away to the manger Our Lord Christ to see Most sweet, fair and holy Of all babes is he Come away, come away To see the dear child Whose face is so tender Gentle and mild Shepherds come and him worship As he lies in his bed And even fair Mary Doth bow her sweet head Come away, come away To see the dear child Whose face is so tender Gentle and mild Then in walk the wise men Our Lordship to see With gold, myrrh and incense And give Christ all three Come away, come away To see the dear child Whose face is so tender Gentle and mild All worship Christ then In the morning so dim We also must kneel And thank God for him Come away, come away To see the dear child Whose face is so tender Gentle and mild