Christmas Carols New and Old ‎#22

22. Jesus In The Manger

1 Why, Most Highest, art Thou lying,
In a manger poor and low?
Thou, the fires of heav'n supplying,
Come a stable's cold to know?

Refrain:
O what works of love stupendous
Were salvation's price!
Burning wert Thou to befriend us,
Exiles from Paradise.

2 On a Mother's breast Thou sleepest,
Mother, yet a Virgin still;
Sad, with eyes bedimmed Thou weepest,
Eyes, which Heaven with gladness fill. [Refrain]

3 Weak the Strong, of strength the Giver:
Small, Whose arms creation span;
Bound, Who only can deliver;
Born is He Who ne'er began. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Why, Most Highest, art Thou lying
• Title: Jesus In The Manger
• Refrain First Line: O what works of love stupendous
• Publication Date: 1871

Tune Information

• Name: [Why, Most Highest, art Thou lying]