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Lady dear, if fairies may
 * For a moment lay aside

Cunning tricks and elfish play—
 * 'Tis at happy Christmas-tide.

We have heard the children say—
 * Gentle children, whom we love—

Long ago, on Christmas Day
 * Came a message from above.

Still, as Christmas time comes round,
 * They remember it again—

Echo still the joyful sound
 * 'Peace on earth, good will to men!'

Yet the hearts must child-like be
 * Where such heavenly guests abide:

Unto children in their glee
 * All the year is Christmas-tide!

So, forgetting tricks and play
 * For a moment, lady dear,

We would wish you, if we may,
 * Merry Christmas, glad New Year!