The Worshipbook ‎#319

319. Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella

1 Bring a torch, Jeanette, 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!

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!

3 Softly to the little stable.
Softly for a moment come;
Look and see how charming is Jesus,
How he is warm, his cheeks are rosy.
Hush! hush! see how the Child is sleeping;
Hush! hush! see how He smiles in dreams.

Text Information

• First Line: Bring a torch, Jeannette, Isabella
• Title: Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
• Author: E. Cuthbert Nunn (1868-1914) (alt. 1972)
• Meter: Irregular
• Publication Date: 1972
• Topic: Christian Year: Advent; Christian Year: Christmas
• Copyright: Words and music used by permission of Frank Distributing Corp.

Tune Information

• Name: BRING A TORCH
• Harmonizer: E. Cuthbert Nunn (1868-1914)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: F Major
• Source: Traditional French carol (?)
• Copyright: Words and music used by permission of Frank Distributing Corp.
• Notes: Alt. in Pilgrim Hymnal, 1958