Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#92

92. Good News From heaven To Earth I Bear

1 Good news from heave'n to earth I bear
And now with you will gladly share;
My story is a joyful lay,
So hear what I shall have to say.

2 This night to you is born a Child,
The chosen Virgin's Infant mild,
And He, a Child of lowly birth,
Shall be the Joy of all the earth.

3 This sign I, too, would have you mark:
the swaddling clothes, the manger dark;
In these the Infant now is laid
By whom both heav'n and earth were made.

4 He is the Christ, our God and Lord,
Whose name we praise with one accord;
Your Savior He has deigned to be,
And from all sin will set you free.

5 Rich gifts He has in store for you,
Prepared by God, our Father true;
In yonder kingdom bright and fair
You shall with us His glory share.

6 Oh, let us then most happy be
And with the shepherds go to see
What blessings God for us has won
By sending us His only Son.

7 To that small crib direct your eyes;
Behold a a gift that angels prize!
Who is this Child so wondrous fair?
The blessed Christ-child lieth there.

8 We welcome Thee, most noble Guest,
Through whom this sinful world is blest.
Thy coming is a boon for me;
What thanks shall I return to Thee?

Text Information

• First Line: Good news from heaven to earth I bear
• Title: Good News From heaven To Earth I Bear
• Author: Martin Luther
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: Christmas
• Source: Tr. comp.
• Notes: Danish first line: Fra Himlen højt Budskab her; Translation composite

Tune Information

• Name: [Good news from heaven to earth I bear]
• Meter: L. M.