Bring a torch Jeanette Isabella Bring a torch come swiftly and run Christ is born tell the folk of the village Jesus is sleeping in his cradle Ah, Ah, beautiful is the mother Ah, Ah, beautiful is her son Quiet now while the child is sleeping It is wrong to talk so loud Silence now as we gather around And lest the sound should awake Jesus Hush, Hush, see how fast he slumbers Hush, Hush, see how fast he sleeps Hasten now good folk of the village Hasten now the Christ child to see You will find him asleep in a manger Quietly come and whisper softly Hush, Hush, peacefully now he slumbers Hush, Hush, peacefully now he sleeps Bring a torch Jeanette Isabella Bring a torch to the stable, run