27 DECEMBER 1902, Page 18

POETRY.

CHRISTMAS CAROL FROM THE SCOTCH GAELIC.

[NOTED BY ALEXANDER CARMICHAEL. J

Tins is now the blessed morn When was born the Virgin's Son, Who from heights of glorious worth Unto earth his way hath won.

All the heavens grow bright to greet him !

Forth to meet him, every one !

All hail! Let there be joy !

Mountains praise, with purple splendour, Plains, with tender tints, the morn! Shout ye waves with prophesying Voices crying, "Christ is born!"

Christ the Son of Heaven's High-King !

Therefore sing—no more forlorn—

All hail ! Let there be joy!

ALFRED PERCEVAL GRAVES.