Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#701

701. Virgin‑born, we bow before thee

1 Virgin-born, we bow before thee:
blessed was the tomb that bore thee;
Mary, maid and mother mild,
blessed was she in her child.

2 Blessèd was the breast that fed thee;
blessèd was the hand that led thee;
blessèd was the parent's eye
that watched thy slumb'ring infancy.

3 Blessèd she by all creation,
who brought forth the world's salvation
blessèd they, for ever blest,
who love thee most and serve thee best.

4 Virgin-born, we bow before thee:
blessèd was the womb that bore thee;
Mary, maid and mother mild,
blessèd was she in her child.

Text Information

• First Line: Virgin‑born, we bow before thee
• Title: Virgin‑born, we bow before thee
• Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  John 4:42
  ;
  Luke 11:27
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: QUEM PASTORES
• Harmonizer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: F Major
• Source: German Carol melody (14th century)
• Copyright: © Oxford University Press. Used by permission form the "English Hymnal"
• Notes: A lower setting will be found at No. 168