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Text:He Is Born
Translator:Anon.
Tune:IL EST NÉ

334. He Is Born

Refrain:
He is born, the holy Child,
play the oboe and bagpipes merrily!
He is born, the holy Child,
sing we all of the Savior mild.

1 Thru long ages of the past,
Prophets have foretold his coming;
Thru long ages of the past,
Now the time has come at last! [Refrain]

2 O how lovely, O how pure
Is this perfect child of heaven;
O how lovely, O how pure,
Gracious gift to humankind! [ Refrain]

3 Jesus, Lord of all the world,
Coming as a child among us,
Jesus, Lord of all the world,
Grant to us thy heavenly peace. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Thru long ages of the past
Title: He Is Born
Translator: Anon.
Refrain First Line: He is born, the holy Child
Meter: 78 77 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2003
Source: Trad. French carol, 19th cent.
Tune Information
Name: IL EST NÉ
Meter: 78 77 with refrain
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Trad. French Carol, 18th cent.



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