On the beautiful border of Bethlehem

A great light shone on the beautiful border of Bethlehem, ; This heavenly voice was heard: do not be afraid, shepherds. ; They woke up at this word, they say, the hour is here, ; Let us set off, so that we can get there, tomorrow at dawn. ; ; Be renewed, my heart, I cannot wait because the time is  ........*, ; Until then, my flock, it is better if we stay here. ; I will go, I will visit where my God was born, ; I hope that you do not hate me, my long-awaited lover. ; ; *the text is unintelligible on the recording