Donkey, come and bow, goat and sheep and cow; every humble beast adore him; wolf and lion, meek before him, let him lead you now. Let this infant's birth fill your hearts with mirth, caroling, repeat the story of the holy child whose glory brings us peace in earth. In distress, draw near, bring your troubles here; let his gentle hand uphold you and his perfect love enfold you, banishing all fear. Cruelty will cease, gentleness increase; in his human body, broken, God's eternal Word is spoken: we are promised peace. No one will destroy, guided by this boy; by his dying love directed we will find his peace perfected, in eternal joy.