Christmas Carols and Hymns ‎#74

74. Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

O glorious rose fair blooming, From fragile stem hath sprung! As men of old were singing, From Jesse came a son, When bloomed this radiant flower Amid the snows of winter, Close at the midnight hour. That rose with fragrance laden, Isaiah had in mind; Mary, the holy maiden, Should give to all mankind. Thro' God's eternal pow'r She bore the infant Saviour, Close at the midnight hour.

Text Information

• First Line: O glorious rose fair blooming
• Title: Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
• German Title: Es ist ein' Ros Entsprugen
• Translator: Dr. Paul R. Pope
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1910
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [O glorious rose, fair blooming]
• Composer: Michael Praetorius, (1571-1621)
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Public Domain.