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49. A great and mighty wonder

Text Information
First Line: A great and mighty wonder
Author: Germanus (c.634-732)
Adapter: J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
Meter: 7 6 7 6 6 7 6
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Topic: God, Saviour: Promised and Incarnate; Christmas 1: The Incarnation
Copyright: Revision © Jubilate Hymns
Tune Information
Name: ES IST EIN' ROS'
Harmonizer: M. Praetorius (1571-1621)
Meter: 7 6 7 6 6 7 6
Key: F Major
Source: Old German tune



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