Holly tree

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When the robin builds in the holly tree,
Its a sign of life, its gentle victory.
Well, today as I set to go,
I saw a nest in a tree hollow.

Oh Emily, youre a brave girl,
With your husband gone to the other world.
Sing a hymn while I light the fire;
Well be joined by a heavenly choir.

Heres the tansy and the chamomile tea for you to drink,
As the pain increases, well you only have to think
About a baby. Well save the baby.

I placed a holly sprig by the doctors door.
He has done this well and many times before,
Hell be careful which way he goes,
But hes been kind to us farm widows.

And this I heard just the other day
That they came to buy, and you chose to stay.
Soon a child will help you reap and sow,
May he cast a long shadow .

But you say the trials are coming, you have felt the gathering forces,
And the galloping you hear is of one too many horses,
But rest your head my darling girl, there wont be any danger,
Any Christian ever loved an infant in a manger
Saves the baby. Theyll save the baby.

Now the pastor comes, shakes the farmers hand.
Says, “ The earth will bear like the Promised Land.
You have heard the stories down below,
But God will bless this farm hollow.”

Now the farmers wife shudders, pulls the shawl up to her shoulder.
Every time she nears the hearth she feels a little colder.
Wheres the baby? There was a baby.