Text:Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Translator:E. Cuthbert Nunn, 1868-1914
Tune:BRING A TORCH
Harmonizer:E. Cuthbert Nunn, 1868-1914

103. Bring a Torch, Jeanette, 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, Jeanette, Isabella
Translator: E. Cuthbert Nunn, 1868-1914
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 2007
Scripture:
Topic: Christmas; Jesus Christ
Source: Traditional French Carol
Tune Information
Name: BRING A TORCH
Harmonizer: E. Cuthbert Nunn, 1868-1914 (alt.)
Meter: Irregular
Key: F Major
Source: Traditional French Carol



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