The Helper in Sacred Song ‎#172

172. Haste We to Greet Him

Refrain:
Haste we to greet Him lying today
In a poor stable all on the hay.

1 You who are wealthy, come worship Him low,
Jesus the King in humility know;
He it is ruleth the city on high,
Prince of the angels and Lord of the sky! [Refrain]

2 You who are poor, His deep poverty see,
Poorer than you would your dear Master be;
No cottage home now may shelter His head,
Only a manger for Him in a shed. [Refrain]

3 Unto the wealthy is whispering the Child:
“Say would ye find Me so gentle and mild;
I am the poor, still in them I have need,
Naked and hungry, then clothe me and feed.” [Refrain]

4 Unto the poor He so tenderly cries:
“Yours are the riches stored up in the skies;
In those bright mansions on high ye shall live,
Angels are waiting their welcome to give.” [Refrain]

5 Both unto rich and poor, one is the call,
Worship and love Him who loveth us all;
So when He comes in His glory again,
We, made like Jesus, with Jesus shall reign. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: You are wealthy, come worship Him low
• Title: Haste We to Greet Him
• Author: Mrs. Hernaman
• Refrain First Line: Haste we to greet Him lying today
• Publication Date: 1889
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [You are wealthy, come worship Him low]
• Composer: Alfred Redhead
• Notes: Public Domain.