Author: Jean-Baptiste de Santeüil, 1630-1697; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #107 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: CPWI Hymnal Lyrics: The heavenly Child in stature grows,
and, growing, learns to die;
and still his early training shows
his coming agony.
2 The Son of God his glory hides
to dwell with parents poor;
and he who made the heavens abides
in dwelling-place obscure.
3 Those mighty hands that rule the sky
no earthly toil refuse;
the Maker of the stars on high
an humble trade pursues.
4 He whom the choirs of angels praise,
bearing each dread decree,
his earthly parents now obeys
in glad humility.
5 For this thy lowliness revealed,
Jesu, we thee adore,
and praise to God the Father yield
and Spirit evermore. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Epiphany Scripture: Luke 2:51 Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS
The heavenly Child in stature grows