text: And it came to pass on a Christmas evening
  When all the doors were shuttered tight
  Outside standing, a lonely boy-child
  Cold and shivering in the night
  On the street every window
  Save but one was gleaming bright;
  And to this window walked the boy-child
  Peeking in saw candlelight
  Through other windows he had looked at turkeys
  Ducks, and geese, and cherry pies;
  But through this window saw a gray-haired lady
  Table bare and tears in her eyes
  Into his coat reached the boy-child
  Knowing well there was little there
  He took from his pocket his own Christmas dinner
  A bit of cheese and some bread to share
  His outstretched hands held the food and they trembled
  As the door it opened wide
  Said he Would you share with me Christmas dinner?
  Said she gently, Come inside.
  The gray-haired lady brought forth to the table
  Glasses two, last drops of wine
  Said she Heres a toast to everyones Christmas
  And especially yours and mine!
  And it came to pass on that Christmas evening
  Whene all the doors were shuttered tight
  That in that town the happiest Christmas
  Was shared by candlelight