Common Praise ‎#595

595. 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
• Author: Jean de Santeul, 1630-1697
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 8:13-15
  ;
  Colossians 1:15-17
  ;
  Hebrews 1:6-7
  ;
  John 1:46
  ;
  Luke 2:51-52
  ;
  Mark 6:3
• Topic: Christmas
• Notes: Other translators also

Tune Information

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