The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2275

2275. He Is Born

Refrain
He is born, the holy Child,
Play the oboe and bagpipes merrily!
He is born, the holy Child,
Sing we all of the Savior mild.

1. Through long ages of the past,
Prophets have foretold His coming;
Through long ages of the past,
Now the time has come at last! [Refrain]

2. O how lovely, O how pure
Is this perfect Child of Heaven;
O how lovely, O how pure
Gracious gift to humankind! [Refrain]

3. Jesus, Lord of all the world,
Coming as a Child among us,
Jesus, Lord of all the world,
Grant to us Thy heavenly peace. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Through long ages of the past
• Title: He Is Born
• Author: Anonymous
• Translator (from French): George K. Evans (1963)
• Refrain First Line: He is born, the holy Child
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Through long ages of the past]
• Composer: Anonymous (19th century)
• Incipit: 51131 51111 23432
• Key: G Major
• Source: Traditional French carol
• Copyright: Public Domain