CPWI Hymnal ‎#58

58. A great and mighty wonder

1 A great and mighty wonder,
a full and holy cure!
the Virgin bears the Infant
with virgin-honour pure:

Refrain:
repeat the hymn again!
'To God on high be glory,
and peace on earth to men.'

2 The Word becomes incarnate,
and yet remains on high;
and cherubim sing anthems
to shepherds from the sky: [Refrain]

3 While thus they sing your Monarch,
those bright angelic bands,
rejoice, ye vales and mountains,
ye oceans, clap your hands: [Refrain]

4 Since all he comes to ransom,
by all be he adored,
the infant born in Bethl'em,
the Saviour and the Lord: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: A great and mighty wonder
• Greek Title: Μέγα καί παράδοξον Θαΰμα
• Author: Germanus
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: repeat the hymn again!
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: ES IST EIN' ROS'
• Harmonizer: Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621 (adapted)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6
• Key: G Major
• Source: German folk tune