Prologue. To the ploughboy -- I. Spring. Early in the spring -- The lark in the morning -- May song ; II. Summer. Summer is a-coming in and the cuckoo -- The sprig of thyme -- The sheep shearing -- The green meadow ; III. Autumn. John Barleycorn -- The unquiet grave -- An acre of land ; IV. Winter. Children's Christmas song -- Wassail song -- In Bethlehem city -- God bless the Master.