The Wexford Carol

Asonance

1. Near Bethlehem did shepherds keep
   their flocks of lamb and feething sheep
   to whom God's angels did appear
   which put the shepherds in great fear
   arise and go thou angels said
   to  Bethlehem be not afraid
   for there you'll find this happy morn
   a princely babe sweet Jesus born.

2. There were three wise men from afar
   directed by our glorious star
   and on they wandered night and day
   until they came to where Jesus lay
   and when they came unto the stall
   where our beloved Messiah was
   they humbly laid at his feet
   their gifts of gold and incense sweet.