December 9

Nativity Windows at Trinity Church, Boston

designed by Edward Burne-Jones, manufactured by William Morris

O Little One Sweet

harmonized by J. S. Bach

performed by The Cambridge Singers

O little one sweet,

O little one mild,

Thy Father's purpose thou hast fulfilled;

Thou cam'st from heav'n to mortal ken,

Equal to be with us poor men,

O little one sweet,

O little one mild.

O little one sweet,

O little one mild,

With joy thou hast the whole world filled;

Thou camest here from heav'n's domain,

To bring men comfort in their pain,

O little one sweet,

O little one mild.

O little one sweet,

O little one mild,

Help us to do as thou hast willed.

Lo, all we have belongs to thee!

Ah, keep us in our fealty!

O little one sweet,

O little one mild.

Written by Samuel Scheidt (1650), English translation by Percy Dearmer