With tulips, pinks, and rosemary,

From goodly gardens pluck'd by me,

I'll from above bestrew Him.

And snow-white lilies here and there

His side shall be thrown over;

When closed His eyes with slumber are,

Them shall they softly cover.

But Thou mayest love the grass so dry,

My Child! more than the things that I

Have spoken or have thought of.