To where a small child is sleeping,
three shepherds softly come,
three shepherds softly come,

three shepherds softly come
to see this child.


To the simple hearted
first, the news imparted.
This small child lies sleeping.

Sleep little baby, baby,
while you are tender.
Time will bring you sorrows enough, so sleep while you may.



To where a small child is smiling

three wise men humbly come,
three wise men humbly come,
three wise men humbly come

to see this child.

From the wise are granted

three gifts, future telling
for this child so tender.
Smile little baby, baby

while you are tender.
Time will bring you sorrows enough, so sleep while you may



To where three fishers are fishing,
unto the lake he comes,

unto the lake he comes,
unto the lake he comes
no more a child.


To the simple hearted
now, his mission started.

Its the belief they're fishing.
Tells them to follow, follow
while they are tender.

He will show them sorrow and joy as never before.



Upon the hill, there is weeping
for what three nails have done,
for what three nails have done,

for what three nails have done
to this young man.


But the mysteries planted,
life from death is granted
from the seed that's fallen,

new life shall follow, follow.
Far field and barrow.
From that sorrow, there shall be joy as never before.