Journeysongs (2nd ed.) ‎#344

344. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

1 Infant holy, infant lowly,
For his bed a cattle stall;
Oxen lowing, little knowing
Christ the babe is Lord of all.
Swift are winging, angels singing,
Noels ringing, tidings bringing:
Christ the babe is Lord of all.
Christ the babe is Lord of all.

2 Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping
Vigil till the morning new.
Saw the glory, heard the story,
Tidings of a gospel true.
Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow,
Praises voicing greet the morrow:
Christ the babe was born for you.
Christ the babe was born for you.

Text Information

• First Line: Infant holy, infant lowly
• Title: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
• Translator: Edith Margaret Gellibrand Reed, 1885-1933
• Meter: 87 87 88 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Source: Polish Carol

Tune Information

• Name: W ZLOBIE LEZY
• Meter: 87 87 88 77
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Polish Carol