Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#86

86. Infant holy, Infant lowly

1 Infant holy, infant lowly,
for his bed a cattle stall;
oxen lowing, little knowing
Christ the babe is Lord of all.
Swift are winging angels singing,
nowells ringing, tidings bringing:
Christ the babe is Lord of all;
Christ the babe is Lord of all!

2 Flocks were sleeping; shepherds keeping
vigil till the morning new,
saw the glory, heard the story -
tidings of the gospel true.
Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow,
praises voicing greet tomorrow:
Christ the babe was born for you;
Christ the babe was born for you!

Text Information

• First Line: Infant holy, Infant lowly
• Translator: Edith M. G. Reed (1885-1933)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 8 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God, Saviour: Born (Christmas Seasonal); Christmas 1: The Incarnation
• Source: the Polish

Tune Information

• Name: INFANT HOLY
• Arranger: A. E. Rusbridge (1917-1969)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 8 7 7
• Key: G Major
• Source: Polish carol
• Copyright: arr. © Mrs. R. Rusbridge