American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#352

352. The Child Of Humble Virgin Born

1 The Child of humble virgin born
Brings joy to ev'ry heart this morn;
Again we hail the Christ-child dear,
Who ushers in a glad New Year.

2 The angels in our joy take part
And serve us with a willing heart;
They sing of Christ, the Holy Child,
Who God to man hath reconciled.

3 If God Himself our race befriend,
Then Satan's rule o'er us must end.
The gates of hell we may defy,
For with us is the Lord most high.

4 This is the year of jubilee;
Why should we still despondent be?
Lift up your voices, sing today;
The Christ-child drives all care away.

Text Information

• First Line: The Child of humble virgin born
• Title: The Child Of Humble Virgin Born
• Author: Cyriacus Schneegass (1580)
• Translator: Anon.
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: CYRIACUS
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: 15th Century; German chorale: Christum wir sollen loben schon