Man, Be Merry As Bird On Berry Lyrics

1. This time is born a Child full good,
He that us bought upon the Rood;
He bound the devil that is so wode,
Till the dreadful Doomesday.

2. When the Child of mickle might
Would be born of Mary bright,
A token He sent to King and Knight,
A star that shone both night and day.

3. The star (it) shone as bright as fire,
Over all the world both far and near,
In token He was withouten peer;
And peerles He shall lasten ay.

4. The eighty day He was circumcised,
For to fulfil the prophesie(s);
The prophets (all) with wordes wise
Him present with rich array.

5. The Twelfth Day come kinges three,
Out of the East, with heartes free,
To worship Him they kneeled on knee
With gold and myrrh and frankincense.