So constantly on the floor?
Joseph looks more carefully, as he stands motionless at the door, and discovers Jesus who has just been born:
Yes! 't is the child!
The honest carpenter does not know what to do; he dares not approach, and yet he cannot remain apart; a struggle takes place in his soul.
Here will I stay ...
No! I must go in.
At last Joseph comes forward: he looks at the child, and kneeling humbly before him, worships and kisses him.
With this kiss I would cool
My heart with charity burning.
What a charming child,