Welcome, Child of Mary, coming from above - our visitor from heaven, our Lord of love! Jesus, dearest savior, all praise is yours by right, now returned to glory, beyond our human sight. Have mercy, Lord! Shepherds in the Pasture hearing angels sing, receive with joy and wonder the news they bring: 'God to seek your savior; now swiftly make your way - you will surely find him in Bethlehem today!' Have mercy, Lord! Wise men from the orient, skilled to understand the star that lights the heavens their eyes have scanned: soon they find the savior and bring him present rare, who can keep our treasure secure within his care. Have mercy, Lord!