COME SOFTLY, TREAD GENTLY

Come softly, tread gently to see what is there
It's Mary the Mother with light in her hair
And in that dark stable His bed in a stall
Lies Jesus the Baby so sweet and so small

He's born in a stable for you and for me
Draw near to the bright glowing starlight to see
In swaddling clothes lying so meek and so mild
And purer than angels this heavenly Child

See Mary and Joseph with love gleaming eyes
Are gazing upon the crude bed where he lies
The shepherds have gathered, their hearts full of love
While angels sing loud alleluias above

Come softly, tread gently to see what is there
It's Mary the Mother with lights in her hair
And in that dark stable His bed in a stall
Lies Jesus our Saviour, the King of us all
It's Jesus our Saviour, the King of us all