Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#4

4. 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 shall reign.'

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
• Title: A great and mighty wonder
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866
• Author: St. Germanus, c. 634-c.734
• Meter: 76 76 676
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  John 1:14
  ;
  Luke 2:8-14
  ;
  Matthew 2:1-12
  ;
  Psalm 98:8
• Topic: Christmas; Years A, B, and C: Christmas 2; Years A, B, and C: Christmas Day; Years A, B, and C: Epiphany

Tune Information

• Name: ES IST EIN' ROS' ENTSPRUNGEN
• Harmonizer: Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621 (alt.)
• Meter: 76 76 676
• Key: F Major
• Source: German carol melody; Harmonies based on Michael Praetorius