1. Now has the rod of Jesse flow’red, A gift from heav’n so rare.
Mary, who with God’s love was show’red, All in a stable bare,
Has given us a little son, Born for us, the Holy one.

2. Father of all, from heaven above, Who came on earth below,
How is it that you gave your love, Here in this world of woe?
Leaving your heav’nly palace there, You came to us, your life to share.

3. How is it that you chose to stay? Here in an ox’s stall?
Wearing a crown of gold you lay, Within a manger small.
O Jesu flow’r! O child so bright! Brought to us on this joyous night.

4. O Jesu sweet, who came on earth, As man to pay the price,
Giving your love of utmost worth To us in sacrifice.
Help us to ever sing your praise, Here on this earth for all our days.





Author / Auteur : : Jennyn, Philippus
Singable adaptation in English / Adaptation chantable: Bob Chilcott