The Huron Carol ('Twas in the Moon of Wintertme) ================================================ m: Traditional French Canadian folk tune, ca. 1641 w: (Huron): Fr. Jean de Brebeuf; (English): J.F. Middleton [Verse 1] 'Twas in the moon of wintertime When all the birds had fled That mighty Gitchi Manitou Sent angel choirs instead. Before their light the stars grew dim, And wandering hunters heard the hymn: [Chorus] Jesus your King is born; Jesus is born! In excelsis gloria! [Verse 2] Within a lodge of broken bark The tender Babe was found, A ragged robe of rabbit skin Enwrapp'd His beauty round. And as the hunter braves drew nigh, The angel song rang loud and high: [Refrain] [Verse 3] O children of the forest free, O sons of Manitou, The Holy Child of earth and heav'n Is born today for you. Come kneel before the radiant Boy Who brings you beauty, peace and joy: [Refrain]