Christian Worship ‎#349

349. A Great and Mighty Wonder

1 A great and mighty wonder,
a glorious mystery:
a virgin bears an infant
who veils his deity.

Refrain:
Proclaim the Savior's birth:
"To God on high be glory
and peace to all the earth!"

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, O vales and mountains,
and oceans, clap your hands. [Refrain]

4 Since all he comes to ransom,
by all be he adored,
the infant born in Bethl'em,
the Savior and the Lord. [Refrain]

5 All idols then shall perish
and Satan's lying cease,
and Christ shall raise his scepter,
decreeing endless peace. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: A great and mighty wonder
• Title: A Great and Mighty Wonder
• Author: Germanus, c. 634-c. 734
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 76 76 6 76
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 7:14
  ;
  Luke 2:1-20
  ;
  1 Timothy 3:16
  ;
  1 Timothy 2:5-6
• Topic: Christmas
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ES IST EIN ROS (Isorhythmic)
• Meter: 76 76 6 76
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Alte Catholische Geistliche Kirchengeseng, Köln, 1599; Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941
• Copyright: Public Domain