Hold Me

The refrain is from Song of Songs 8:6
The Christchild to Mary


    I am tired of the hay,
    tired of my manger bed;
    hold me in your arm instead,
            there to stay.
Set me as a seal upon your heart,
    as a seal upon your arm.

    Hold me close against your breast,
    against milk and honey's fount;
    pillow me on that soft mount,
            there to rest.
Set me as a seal upon your heart,
    as a seal upon your arm.

    Hold me tight within your heart,
    and keep you my spirit warm;
    and your spirit I will charm
            with love's dart.
Set me as a seal upon your heart,
    as a seal upon your arm.