Maria And The Holy Child Lyrics

1. Maria went through wood and thorn,
Lord, have mercy,
Maria went through wood and thorn,
Its bareness did no rose adorn.
Lord, have mercy on us.

2. Maria bore the Holy Child,
Lord, have mercy,
Maria bore the Holy Child,
She touched the branches tender, mild.
Lord, have mercy on us.

3. Behold, the thorns bore roses now!
Lord, have mercy,
Behold, the thorns bore roses now,
There was a bird on ev'ry bough.
Lord, have mercy on us.