Lyrics:

The first good joy that Mary had,
It was the joy of one,
To see the blessed Jesus Christ
When he was first her son.

Chorus (after each verse repeating its last line):
When he was first her son, good man,
And blessed may he be,
Both Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Through all eternity.

The next good joy that Mary had,
It was the joy of two,
To see her own son, Jesus Christ,
To make the lame to go.

The next good joy that Mary had,
It was the joy of three,
To see her own son, Jesus Christ,
To make the blind to see.

The next good joy that Mary had,
It was the joy of four,
To see her own son, Jesus Christ,
To read the bible o'er.

The next good joy that Mary had,
It was the joy of five,
To see her own son, Jesus Christ,
To bring the dead alive.

The next good joy that Mary had,
It was the joy of six,
To see her own son, Jesus Christ,
Upon the crucifix.

The last good joy that Mary had,
It was the joy of seven,
To see her own son, Jesus Christ,
To wear the crown of heaven.