In Friendly Love And Unity Lyrics

1. In friendly love and unity
For good St. Stephen's sake,
Let us all this blessed day
To heaven our prayers make;
That we with him the Cross of Christ
May freely undertake,
And Jesus will send you His blessing.

2. Those accursed infidels
That stoned him to death,
Could not by their cruelties
Withhold him from his faith:
In such a godly martyrdom,
Seek we all the path,
And Jesus will send you His blessing.

3. And whilst we sit here banquetting,
Of dainties having store,
Let us not forgetful be
To cherish up the poor,
And give what is convenient
To those that ask at door.
And Jesus will send you His blessing.

4. For God has made you stewards here
Upon the earth to dwell;
He that gathereth for himself,
And will not use it well,
Lives far worse than devils do
That burneth now in hell.
And Jesus will send you His blessing.

5. And now in love and charity
See you your table spread;
That I may taste of your good cheer,
Your Christmas ale and bread,
That I may say that I full well
For this my carol sped.
And Jesus will send you His blessing.

6. For bounty is a blessed gift,
The Lord above it sends;
And he that gives it from his hands
Deserveth many friends;
I see it on my master's board;
And so my carol ends.
Lord Jesus now send you His blessing.