Carol

Sing of the Childhood
That renews in our eyes
Beauty grown tired.
To-night is inspired,
Land, sea and skies,
With a Childhood surprise.

Sing of the Childhood
That renews in the heart
Of the hopeless hope's cheer;
Year after year
Giving a fresh start
Where Sin's gaolers depart.

Sing of the Childhood
That renews for us all - 
Banker or farmer
Or soldier in armour - 
The laugh of the soul.
Sing the Child in the Stall.

(24 December 1942)