From a hymn on the nativity by Saint Ephrem the Syrian (for the Feast of the Holy Innocents on Dec 28):

In Bethlehem the slayers mowed down the fair flowers so that with them. Would perish the fair Seed in which was hidden the Living Bread. …
The villains entered the garden full of young fruits.
They shook down the blossoms from the branches. Buds and shoots they destroyed.
Unknowing, the agitator offered pure gifts—
To him woe, to them grace. Bethlehem brought forth early and gave virgin fruits to the Holy One.
Blessed is He Who received the first fruits!