The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4729

4729. O Child of Lowly Manger Birth

1. O child of lowly manger birth
On whose low cry the ages wait,
Lead us Thy way, and every day
Guide us to see what made Thee great.

2. O Jesus, youth of Nazareth,
Preparing for the bitter strife,
Wilt Thou impart to every heart
Thy perfect purity of life?

3. O Christ whose words make dear the fields
And hillsides green of Galilee,
Grant us to find, with reverent mind,
The truth Thou saidst should make us free.

4. O suffering Lord on Calvary,
Whom love led on to mortal pain,
We know Thy cross is not a loss
If we Thy love shall truly gain.

5. O master of abundant life
From natal morn to victory’s hour,
We look to Thee, heed Thou our plea,
Teach us to share Thy ageless power.

Text Information

• First Line: O child of lowly manger birth
• Title: O Child of Lowly Manger Birth
• Author: Ferdinand Q. Blanchard (1906)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: EATON (Chadwick)
• Composer: George Whitefield Chadwick (1888)
• Meter: LM
• Incipit: 32351 23216 76237
• Key: A Major
• Copyright: Public Domain