Commemoration of the Holy Innocents

From UECNA Presiding Bishop Peter Robinson:

"December 28th is the described by the BCP as 'The Innocents' Day.' Please take time on the 28th to pray for an end to the many crimes that are still perpetrated against children today - especially for an end to the sexual exploitation of children, the genital mutilation of girls, and child labour. Also, please spare a prayer for the victims of abortion. Not just for the children lost to abortion, but for the women who are permanently scarred by going through with the procedure."

Amen.

Lully, lulla, thou little tiny child,
Bye bye, lully, lullay.

O sisters too, how may we do
For to preserve this day
This poor youngling for whom we sing,
"Bye bye, lully, lullay"?

Herod the king, in his raging,
Chargèd he hath this day
His men of might in his own sight
All young children to slay.

That woe is me, poor child, for thee
And ever mourn and may
For thy parting neither say nor sing,
"Bye bye, lully, lullay."