The Maiden and Her Child ======================== Trad. Irish w & m Adapted by Liam Lawton Arr. by John McCann [Verse 1] In the words of the prophet Is written the lines: I will comfort my people, I will give them a sign. I will offer salvation For now is the time. And know, Oh house of David, The Maiden is with Child. [Verse 2] On the dust~covered hillsides, In the quiet of the night, 'Twas shepherds out feeding who first saw the light: A window in heaven As the sound filled the sky. Sing glory to God For the Maiden and her Child. [Verse 3] In a bitter December, On a night cold and still, In a cave by the moonlight, saw God's plan fulfilled. A cry fills the night sky, Oh where does heaven hide? While the world is sleeping silently, The Maiden lulls her Child. [Verse 4] Across the many cent'ries, Across the days and years, May God's shadow fall upon us, may we know the Child of Peace. For the same star still is shining, to our lives now drawing nigh; In each heart a voice is calling~~ 'Tis the Maiden and her Child.