The Infant King--Basque Christmas Carol
The Infant King (Old Basque) Lyrics
1. Sing lullaby!
Lullaby baby, now reclining,
Sing lullaby!
Hush, do not wake the Infant King.
Angels are watching, stars are shining
Over the place where he is lying.
Sing lullaby!
2. Sing lullaby!
Lullaby baby, now a-sleeping,
Sing lullaby!
Hush, do not wake the Infant King.
Soon will come sorrow with the morning,
Soon will come bitter grief and weeping:
Sing lullaby!
3. Sing lullaby!
Lullaby baby, now a-dozing,
Sing lullaby!
Hush, do not wake the Infant King.
Soon comes the cross, the nails, the piercing,
Then in the grave at last reposing:
Sing lullaby!
4. Sing lullaby!
Lullaby! is the babe a-waking?
Sing lullaby!
Hush, do not stir the Infant King.
Dreaming of Easter, gladsome morning,
Conquering Death, its bondage breaking:
Sing lullaby!
Christmas in Basque
Carols make up an important part of the Christmas festivities in Basque as they represent a cheerful greeting which is taken from house to house. "The Infant King" and "The Angel Gabriel" are two of the more beautiful and touching Basque carols sung around the world. Known for its deep Catholic Faith, the region of Basque has given the Church such great saints as St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Francis Xavier.
It deserves special mention that Christmas Carols--such as "The Infant King"--help teach the truths of our Catholic Faith. Listen to the words of the lullaby and meditate. Where Christ is, there is the cross--even in the crib of Bethlehem.
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