He worshipp'd at the manger-bed,

And then the exile comforted;

And sought his Son, and joyous found,

While on His Father's business bound.

He through sweet toil and patient pains

The world's Artificer sustains;

And Whom th' angelic legions praise

Obedience to His creature pays.

And now he waxes old, and dies;

But first beholds with loving eyes,