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A SONG FOR ST NICHOLASTIDE

The saint now is coming
We all sing with cheer.
A day of rejoicing
His message is clear.
We love you, St Nicholas,
Your praises we sing,
Awaiting the good news
This glad season brings.

2/
Strong winds of December
The cold in the air
Good children be ready
Nice presents he bears.
The old and the young—
all his coming await,
O true Father Christmas,**
O please, don’t be late.

3/
The great saint of caring
Our bishop we hail,
A true friend of children,
Your legends and tales
All speak of the way
We should all work and play,
Preparing for Christmas
That day of all days.

 
** or The only true Santa,

Tune: Traditional Dutch Zie Ginds Komt de Stoomboot
or ST DENIO 11 11 11 11
Words: J M ROSENTHAL
Copyright © Saint Nicholas Society, UK/USA
Written May 9, 2004, the Feast of the Translation of the
Relics to Bari from Myra (Turkey) in Bari at the Shrine
By the Lay Canon J M Rosenthal. Used by permission.