Ancient and Modern ‎#801

801. The Son of God his glory hides

1 The Son of God his glory hides
to dwell with parents poor;
and he who made the heavens abides
in dwelling-place obscure.

2 Those mighty hands that stay the sky
no earthly toil refuse;
and he who set the stars on high
an humble trade pursues.

3 He in whose sight the angels stand,
at whose behest they fly,
now yields himself to man's command,
and lays his glory by.

4 For this thy lowliness revealed,
Jesu, we thee adore,
and praise to God the Father yield
and Spirit evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: The Son of God his glory hides
• Translator (basis): John Chandler (1806-1876)
• Author: Jean de Santeul (1630--1697)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  John 13:3-5
  ;
  Philippians 2:5-8
  ;
  Hebrews 1:3-9
• Topic: Christmas; Church Year: Advent; Church Year: Christmas; Humility; Jesus: Life and Ministry; Work
• Source: Divine crescebas puer stanzas 2-5
• Notes: Translated by Compilers of Hymns Ancient & Modern, 1861

Tune Information

• Name: THIS ENDRIS NYGHT
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major
• Source: English 15th-century carol