Ancient and Modern ‎#58

58. A great and mighty wonder

1 A great and mighty wonder,
a full and holy cure!
the Virgin bears the Infant
with virgin-honour pure:

Refrain:
Repeat the hymn again:
'To God on high be glory,
and peace on earth to men.'

2 The Word becomes incarnate,
and yet remains on high;
and cherubim sing anthems
to shepherds from the sky: [Refrain]

3 While thus they sing your Monarch,
those bright angelic bands,
rejoice, ye vales and mountains,
ye oceans, clap your hands: [Refrain]

4 Since all he comes to ransom,
by all be he adored,
the Infant born in Bethl'em,
the Saviour and the Lord: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: A great and mighty wonder
• Greek Title: Μεyα καi παράδοξον θαυμα τετέλεσται
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
• Author: St Germanus (c. 639-c. 734)
• Refrain First Line: Repeat the hymn again
• Meter: 76 76 and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 35
  ;
  Luke 2:1-14
  ;
  John 1:14
• Topic: Angels; Christmas; Church Year: Christmas; Jesus: Names and images for; Mary; Other Saints and Festivals: St John the Evangelist; The First Sunday of Christmas: Year A

Tune Information

• Name: ES IST EIN ROS ENTSPRUNGEN
• Harmonizer: Michael Praetorius (1571-1621)
• Meter: 76 76 and refrain
• Key: F Major
• Source: German carol melody