Please won't you give us a room, do you have a spare?
We have been traveling all day, have you one to share?
We are so weary, have mercy on us, we pray.
We need some shelter, but we are not able to pay.
GRADE 2:
You cannot stop here, we don't have a room to spare.
We are not willing to give you a room to share.
How do we know you won't rob us and run away?
Please go away, you must find somewhere else you can stay.
GRADE 1:
Please won't you give us a room, do you have a spare?
We have been traveling all day, have you one to share?
We are so weary, have mercy on us, we pray.
We need some shelter, but we are not able to pay.
GRADE 2:
Joseph, dear Joseph, this house, it is not an inn.
But we are happy to let both of you come in.
We are so honored to serve you this holy night.
Enter, we beg you, and keep Mary close in your sight.