As the lovely maiden cradled her dear Child, She rocked Him gently, crooning with voice mild. 'Li li li, my darling, dearest Child of mine, li li li , my dearest, lovely, lovely Child.' All the words that maiden sang to Him, Came from a heart so joyful, free from sin, 'Li li li , my Kingling, greatest Kingling mine, li li li, my Kingling, greatest heav'nly King'. Then the host of angels, gathered all above, Sang with the maiden their own song of love: 'Li li li, earth's flower, loveliest flow'r of all, li li li, earth's flow'r, O holiest Child of all.'