II. “Earthly friends will change.”
Earthly friends will change and falter
Earthly friends will change and falter, Earthly hearts will
vary: He is born that cannot alter, Of the Virgin Mary.
Born today, Raise the lay: Born today, Twine the bay: Jesus Christ is born to suffer,
Born for you: Born for you, Holly strew: Jesus Christ was
born to conquer, Born to save: Born to save, Laurel wave:
Jesus Christ was born to govern, Born a King: Born a King:
Bay-wreaths bring: Jesus Christ was born of Mary, Born for all! Well befal Hearth and Hall!
Jesus Christ was born at Christmas, Born for all.
