Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#120

120. From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

1 From heav'n above to earth I come
To bear good news to ev'ry home;
Glad tidings of great joy I bring,
Whereof I now will say and sing.

2 To you, this night, is born a child
Of Mary, chosen virgin mild;
This little child, of lowly birth
Shall be the joy of all your earth.

3 Ah, dearest Jesus, holy child,
Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled,
Within my heart, that it may be
A quiet chamber kept for Thee.

4 Glory to God in highest heav'n,
Who unto man His Son hath giv'n,
While angels sing with pious mirth,
A glad new year to all the earth.

Text Information

• First Line: From heav'n above to earth I come
• Title: From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
• Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:10
• Topic: Christmas; Jesus Christ

Tune Information

• Name: VON HIMMEL HOCH
• Meter: LM
• Key: C Major
• Source: Schumann's Geistliche Lieder, Leipzig, 1539