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When Joseph was an old man an old man was he
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/: he married Virgin Mary the Queen of Galilee. :/
And day as they were walking all in the garden green
/: there were berries and cherries as thick as may be seen. :/
Then Mary said to Joseph so meek and so mild:
/: "Joseph gather me some cherries for I am with child." :/
The Joseph flew in anger in anger flew he:
/: "Let the father of the baby gather cherries for thee." :/
Then up spoke baby Jesus from out Mary's womb:
/: "Bow down ye tallest tree that my mother might have some." :/
So bent down the tallest tree to touch Mary's hand
/: said she: "Oh look now Joseph I have cherries at command." :/
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