Through This House

Through this house give gathering light
By the dead and drowsy fire
Every elf and fairy sprite
Hop as light as bird from briar
And this ditty after me
Sing and dance it trippingly

First rehearse your song by rote
To each word a wobbly note
Hand in hand with fairy grace
Will we sing and bless this place?

Now until the break of day
Through this house each fairy stray
To the best bride-bed will we
Which by us shall blessed be
And the issue there create
Ever shall be fortunate
So shall all the couples three
Ever true in loving be