The boys of that old city tell of Jesus Christ the Word,
Who, of a Jewish Virgin born, came down on earth to dwell,
To save mankind from sin and death; and oft had heard as well
How Mary, God’s dear Mother, loved all Christians great and small,
And how she never failed to hear a contrite sinner’s call.
So he, too, learned to love her well, and each and every day
That Jewish lad would clasp his hands and most devoutly say
“O Mary of the Christians, who wast born of Israel’s race!
Take pity on a Hebrew boy who longs to see thy face.”
Thus day by day and month by month young David ever cried,