TREE
And shall ward it full well.
So enter into my shelter, with your good Shepherds,
Joseph and Mary and Manger-Child—and rest.
(Tree and Mary pass behind within shadow. As the Shepherds with the Manger follow, a sweet, lulling VOICE sings from within.)
Carol 4. The Tree-Child’s Lullaby
THE VOICE
Babe of my love,
Lull thee to rest!
Bird of my heart,