Voices of Praise ‎#355

355. Waken, Christian children

1 Waken, Christian children,
Up, and let us sing,
With glad hearts and voices,
Of our newborn King.
Up! 'tis meet to welcome
With a joyous lay
Christ, the King of Glory,
Born for us today.

2 In a manger lowly
Sleeps the heavenly Child,
O'er Him fondly bendeth
Mary, Mother mild.
Far above that stable,
Up in heaven so high,
Once bright star outshineth,
Watching silently.

3 Fear not, then, to enter,
Though we cannot bring
Gold, or myrrh, or incense,
Fitting for a King.
Gifts He asketh richer,
Offerings costlier still,
Yet may Christian children
Bring them if they will.

4 Brighter than all jewels
Shines the modest eye;
Best of gifts, He loveth
Infant purity.
Haste we, then, to welcome
With a joyous lay
Christ, the King of Glory.
Born of us to-day.

Text Information

• First Line: Waken, Christian children
• Title: Waken, Christian children
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: [Waken, Christian children]
• Key: F Major