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Christmas Carols · No. 2 · Words: Traditional French Carol (17th century)
Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A traditional French Provençal carol from the 17th century, depicting villagers carrying torches to visit the newborn Jesus. It is one of the most beloved Christmas carols of French origin, celebrated for its charming, intimate portrayal of the nativity scene.
Verse 1
Bring a torch, Jeannette, Isabella,
Bring a torch, to the cradle run!
It is Jesus, good folk of the village;
Christ is born and Mary's calling:
Ah! ah! beautiful is the Mother,
Ah! ah! beautiful is Her Son.
Verse 2
It is wrong when the Child is sleeping,
It is wrong to talk so loud;
Silence, all, as you gather around,
Lest your noise should waken Jesus:
Hush! hush! see how fast He slumbers;
Hush! hush! see how fast He sleeps!
Verse 3
Softly to the little stable,
Softly for a moment come;
Look and see how charming is Jesus,
How He is white, His cheeks are rosy!
Hush! hush! see how the child is sleeping;
Hush! hush! see how He smiles in dreams.
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