The English version of the hymn, in place of the traditional Nativity story, uses imagery familiar in the early 20th century, when the lyrics were written, and bear very little resemblence to Brebeuf's original song or to Huron religious concepts.
The English version of the hymn uses imagery familiar in the early 20th century or to Huron religious concepts. This is in place of the traditional Nativity story. The lyrics were written. The lyrics bear very little resemblence to Brebeuf's original song.