The Christ-child Lay on Mary's Lap

Mawby, Colin (1936–2019)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB
Solo Voice

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Occasion:

Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Nativity of the Lord → General
Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God
Commons → Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary → In Christmas Time

Publication Information:
Trinitas (Oregon Catholic Press) — 4518 (1996)

Text Information:
Reference: G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936)

Duration: 2:00
Lyrics:

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s lap, 
His hair was like a light.
(O weary, weary were the world,
But here is aright.)

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s breast,
His hair was like a star.
(O stern and cunning are the kings,
But here the true hearts are.)

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s heart,
His hair was like a fire.
(O weary, weary is the world,
But here the world’s desire.)

The Christ-child stood at Mary’s knee,
His hair was like a crown,
And all the flowers looked up at him,
And all the stars looked down.

Notes: SATB with divisi in all parts, and Soprano solo (or subsection).
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Oct 30, 2021 Last updated: Jan 22, 2022