Here We Come A-wassailing (1850)

(Women)

Here we come a-wassailing

Among the leaves so green;

Here we come a-wand'ring

So fair to be seen.

(Ensemble)

Love and joy come to you,

And to you your wassail too;

And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year

And God send you a Happy New Year.

(Women)

We are not lowly beggars

That beg from door to door;

We are neighbours' children,

Whom you have seen before.

(Ensemble)

Love and joy come to you,

And to you your wassail too;

And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year

And God send you a Happy New Year.

(Women)

Good master and good mistress,

While sitting by the fire,

Pray think of us poor children

Who wander in the mire.

(Ensemble)

Love and joy come to you,

And to you your wassail too;

And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year

And God send you a Happy New Year.