Welcome, welcome, royal winter, All in white and crystal dressed, King at last of all the seasons, Wearing jewels on thy breast. Refrain Winter, winter, royal winter, Pulses tingle, hearts are light; Praises to the gracious Giver, For the season cold and bright. Softly, softly falls the covering Of the white and glistening snow; Seeds of grain and flower rootlets, Hide in safety far below. Refrain When for me life’s winter cometh, May my heart but stronger grow; May the fruits in autumn gathered, Last thro’ all the time of snow. Refrain