Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise ‎#331

331. Unto us a boy is born!

1 Unto us a boy is born!
King of all creation,
came he to a world forlorn,
the Lord of every nation,
the Lord of every nation.

2 Cradled in a stall was he
with sleepy cows and asses;
but the very beasts could see
that he all folk surpasses,
that he all folk surpasses.

3 Herod then with fear was filled;
'A prince', he said, 'in Jewry!'
All the little boys he killed
at Bethl'em in his fury,
at Bethl'em in his fury.

4 Now may Mary's son, who came
so long ago to love us,
lead us all with hearts aflame
unto the joys above us,
unto the joys above us.

5 Omega and Alpha he!
Let the organ thunder,
while we sing our songs with glee
and rend the air asunder,
and rend the air asunder.

Text Information

• First Line: Unto us a boy is born!
• Translator: Percy Dearmer (1867-1936)
• Meter: 76 777 Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:1-16
  ;
  Matthew 2:1-18
  ;
  Revelation 1:8
  ;
  Revelation 21:6
  ;
  Revelation 22:13
• Topic: Life in Christ: Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany
• Source: Latin, 15th century

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS
• Harmonizer: George Herbert Palmer (1846-1926)
• Meter: 76 777 Irregular
• Key: D Major