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,