Sir, do you think that I might make so bold
As offer Him a young lamb from the fold?
’Twas the first dropped this lambing time; maybe
He’ll take it kindly from the likes o’ we,
We being simple shepherds.
Gabriel.
Simple? Yes!
Would God, all minds had this same simpleness!
Take Him what gifts ye will! To-night on earth
All’s peace to greet Christ’s birth.