One in Faith ‎#398

398. 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.
Swiftly winging angels singing,
Nowells 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
• Author (attributed to): Piotrowi Skardze, 1536-1612
• Translator: Edith M. Reed, 1885-1933 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 88 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: W ŻLOBIE LEŻY
• Meter: 87 87 88 77
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Polish carol