Softly a light is stealing
Sweetly a maiden sings
Ever wakeful, ever wistful
Watching faithfully, thankfully, tenderly Her King of kings
My soul doth magnify the Lord:
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour
Mary her song to Jesus
Softly, serenely sings:
‘I will love you, I will serve you
May my lullaby glorify, magnify My King of kings.’