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# A Christmas Carol, by GK Chesterton
- URL: https://mereorthodoxy.com/a-christmas-carol/
- Published: 2008-12-22T20:59:30.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-20T21:14:45.000Z
- Description: A Christmas Carol, by GK Chesterton
- Author: Mere Orthodoxy
- Tags: Keith E. Buhler, Poetry

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s lap,  
His hair was like a light.  
(O weary, weary were the world,  
But here is all aright.)

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s breast,  
His hair was like a star.  
(O stern and cunning are the kings,  
But here the true hearts are.)

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s heart,  
His hair was like a fire.  
(O weary, weary is the world,  
But here the world’s desire.)

The Christ-child stood at Mary’s knee,  
His hair was like a crown.  
And all the flowers looked up at Him,  
And all the stars looked down.