Journeysongs (2nd ed.) ‎#334

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.