Beholde to you we brynge great ioy, For why, Jesus is borne this day (To vs) of Mary, that mylde may, Saluator mundi natus est. Be mery, &c. And thus in fayth fynde it ye shall, Lyenge porely in an oxe stall. The shephardes than lauded God all, Quia Saluator mundi natus est. Be mery, &c. XV. Sung to the Tune of “ESSEX LAST GOOD NIGHT.” ALL you that in this house be here, Remember Christ that for us dy’d, And spend away with modest cheere, In loving sort this Christmas tide. And whereas plenty God hath sent, Give frankly to your friends in love: The bounteous mind is freely bent, And never will a niggard prove. Our table spread within the hall, I know a banquet is at hand, And friendly sort to welcome all That wil unto their tacklings stand. The maids are bonny girles I see, Who have provided much good cheer, Which at my dame’s commandment be To set it on the table here. For I have here two knives in store, To lend to him that wanteth one; Commend my wits, good lads, therefore, That comes now hither having none. For if I schuld, no Christmas pye Would fall, I doubt, unto my share; Wherefore I will my manhood try, To fight a battle if I dare. For pastry-crust, like castle walls, Stands braving me unto my face; I am not well until it falls, And I made captain of the place. The prunes so lovely look on me, I cannot chuse but venture on: The pye-meat spiced brave I see, The which I must not let alone. Then, butler, fill me forth some beer, My song hath made me somewhat dry: And so again to this good cheer, I’le quickly fall couragiously. And for my master I will pray, With all that of his household are, Both old and young, that long we may Of God’s good blessings have a share. XVI. REMEMBER, O thou man, O thou man! Remember, O thou man! Thy time is spent; Remember, O thou man, how thou art dead and gone, And I did what I can, therefore repent; Remember Adam’s fall, O thou man, O thou man! Remember Adam’s fall, From heaven to hell; Remember Adam’s fall, How we were condemned all, In hell perpetuall Therefor to dwell. Remember God’s goodnesse, O thou man, man, O thou man! Remember God’s goodnesse, And his promise made, Remember God’s goodnesse, How he sent his sonne doutlesse, Our sinnes for to redresse, Be not affraid. The angels all did sing, O thou man, O thou man! The angels all did sing, Vpon the shepheardes hill. The angels all did singe, Praises to our heauenly King, And peace to man liuing, With a good will.