The Pembroke Carol

The kings they came from out the south
   All dressed in ermine fine
They bore Him gold and chrysoprase
   And gifts of precious wine

The shepherds came from out the north
   Their coats were brown and old
They brought Him little new-born lambs
   They had not any gold

The wise men came from out the east
   And they were wrapped in white
The star that led them all the way
   Did glorify the night

The angels came from heaven high
   And they were clad with wings
And lo, they brought a joyful song
   The host of heaven sings

The kings they knocked upon the door
   The wise men entered in
The shepherds followed after them
   To hear the song begin

The angels sang through all the night
   Until the rising sun
But little Jesus fell asleep
   Before the song was done