The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

In Bethlehem

1. In Bethlehem, in Bethlehem,
Tidings ring triumphant!
Sweet Virgin Mary, Sweet Virgin Mary,
Bore the Holy Infant.

Chorus:
Born is our Savior, Born is our Redeemer,
Angels are playing, Kings tribute paying,
Shepherds all are singing,
Sheep and oxen kneeling,
Lo! What wonder!
Each proclaiming.

2. Sweet Virgin Mary, sweet Virgin Mary
O'er her Wee Babe bending,
And kindly Joseph, and kindly Joseph
Gently them attending. Chorus.

Submitter comment:

Polish Christmas carol.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector are the same person.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HAMTRAMCK