A Christmas Carol

G.K. Chesterton (1900)

The Christ-child lay on Mary�s lap, His hair was like a light. (O weary, weary were the world, But here is all aright.) The Christ-child lay on Mary�s breast His hair was like a star. (O stern and cunning are the kings, But here the true hearts are.) The Christ-child lay on Mary�s heart, His hair was like a fire. (O weary, weary is the world, But here the world�s desire.) The Christ-child stood on Mary�s knee, His hair was like a crown, And all the flowers looked up at Him, And all the stars looked down.