Leaves of Life
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Oh, under the leaves, under the leaves of life
I met with virgins seven and one of them was Mary, my
Our Lord's own mother in heaven
What are you seeking, you seven pretty maids?
Oh, under the leaves of life, we are searching for no leaves, Thomas
But for a friend of thine
Go down, go down into yonder town
And sit in the gallery
And there you will see sweet Jesus Christ
Nailed to a big yew tree
So down they went into yonder town
As fast as foot could fall
And many's the bitter and the grievous tear
From those virgin's eyes did fall
Oh, peace mother, oh, peace mother
Your weeping does me grief
But I must suffer this here, sir
For Adam and for Eve
But how can I my weeping leave?
My sorrows overthrow
When I must see my own son die
And sons I have no more
He laid his head on his right shoulder
And death was in him nigh
The Holy Ghost be with my soul
Sweet mother, now I die
Oh, the rose and the gentle rose
And the fennel that blooms so strong
Amen, good Lord, your charity
Is the ending of my song