1. Let all mortal flesh keep silence, And with fear and trembling stand; Ponder nothing earthly-minded, For with blessing in His hand Christ our God to earth descendeth, Our full homage to demand. 2. King of kings, yet born of Mary, As of old on earth He stood, Lord of lords, in human nature, In the body and the blood, He will give to all the faithful His own self for heavenly food. 3. At His feet the six-winged seraph; Cherubim with watchful eye, Veil their faces to His Presence, As with ceaseless voice they cry, "Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Lord Most High!"
Lyrics: Liturgy of St. James; translated by Gerard Moultrie
Music: French carol
Tune: PICARDY
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.