Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # The Noble Stem Of Jesse 1. The noble stem of Jesse Hath flow'red at this tide: Rejoice, good christian people, Rejoice ye far and wide: In Mary see the stem; And who the flow'r by Jesus, The Babe of Bethlehem? 2. This flower the Prophet Essay Foresaw and did foretell, Born of the Virgin-Mother; And man should love her well. Yet, stem, to flower give place, For from the same both angels And man derive solace. 3. He is the modest field-flower That in our vale is seen: Or like the snow-white lily Amid the briers keen: No rose so sweet and fair; No perfume aromatic Can with His Name compare. 4. This flower with fragrant odour Doth woo the passer-by, And fill his very being With love right wondrously; Sweet Flower, for thee I sigh; Thy grace my fainting spirit Alone can satisfy. Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #