A beloved child to you is given
Frédéric Louis Ritter
A beloved child
to you is given,
Hold him fast in your heart,
cherish this wond'rous gift.
Clasp him to your breast,
kiss his sweet mouth,
ask not, what Eden's
bliss for salvation has been granted!
This earth is dark,
what knows a loving heart?
In the nightingale's eyes
the whole world is transfigured.