Welcome, Son of Mary ==================== Dutch Carol arr. by Noel Goemanne trans. by Michael Gannon Tune: Nu Sijt Willekome [Verse 1] Welcome, Son of Mary, Lord of all the earth; We lift our voice and sing of your holy birth; May our humble homeland be for you a royal throne; May we humble creatures receive you as your own. Hail, infant King! [Verse 2] Angels and archangels come in blazing light! The prophets are fulfilled: He is here tonight! Shepherds from the hillside wonder at the sight they see: God in infant clothing upon a woman's knee. Hail, infant King! [Verse 3] Hear the joy of Christians ringing, Hear the joy ringing on the air! O Child of God and mankind behold our prayer! When our hearts are fearful, when the earth is dark and wild, Fill the night with gladness and light, O holy Child. Hail, infant King!