Cherry Tree Carol
As Joseph was a-walking
He heard an angel sing,
"This night shall be the birthtime
Of Christ, the heav'nly King."
"He neither shall be born
In housen nor in hall,
Nor in the place of paradise,
But in an oxen stall."
"He neither shall be clothed
In purple nor in pall,
But in the far white linen
That usen babies all."
