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Thread #7620 Message #3787973
Posted By: Joe Offer
30-Apr-16 - 02:19 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: 'God bless the master of this house'
Subject: ADD: Sussex Mummers' Carol
THE SUSSEX MUMMERS' CAROL
1. A glorious angel from Heaven came Unto a virtuous maid; Strange tidings and great news of joy The humble Mary had. The humble Mary had.
2. O mortal man, remember well When Christ our Lord was born' He was crucified betwixt two thieves And crowned with the thorn And crowned with the thorn.
3. O mortal man, remember well When Christ died on the rood; 'Twas for our sins and wicked ways Christ shed His precious blood. Christ shed His precious blood.
4. O mortal man, remember well When Christ was wrapped in clay; He was taken to a sepulcher Where no man ever lay Where no man ever lay.
5. God bless the mistress of this house With gold chain round her breast; Where e'er her body sleeps or wakes, Lord send her soul to rest, Lord send her soul to rest.
6. God bless the master of this house With happiness beside; Where e'er his body rides or walks, Lord Jesus be his guide. Lord Jesus be his guide.
7. God bless your house, your children too, Your cattle and your store; The Lord increase you day by day, And give you more and more. And give you more and more.
Sheet Music from Lucy E. Broadwood and John Broadwood, Sussex Songs (Popular Songs of Sussex). London: Stanley Lucas, Weber & Co., 1890.