People, Look East


People, look east. The time is near 
Of the crowning of the year.
Make your house fair as you are able, 
Trim the hearth and set the table.
People, look east and sing today: 
Love the Guest, is on the way.

Furrows, be glad. Though earth is bare, 
One more seed is planted there.
Give up your strength the seed to nourish, 
That in course and flower may flourish.
People, look east and sing today: 
Love, the Rose, is on the way.

Stars, keep the watch. When night is dim, 
One more light the bowl shall brim,
Shining beyond the frosty weather, 
Bright as sun and moon together.
People, look east and sing today: 
Love, the Star, is on the way.