Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#44

44. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

1 Infant holy, infant lowly,
For his bed a cattle stall;
Oxen lowing, little knowing
Christ the child is Lord of all.
Swiftly winging, angels singing,
Bells are ringing, tidings bringing:
Christ the child is Lord of all!
Christ the child is Lord of all!

2 Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping
Vigil till the morning new
Saw the glory, heard the story,
Tidings of a Gospel true.
Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow,
Praises voicing, greet the morrow:
Christ the child was born for you!
Christ the child was born for you!

Text Information

• First Line: Infant holy, infant lowly
• Title: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
• Translator: Edith M. G. Reed, 1885-1933
• Meter: 87 87 88 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Christmas
• Source: Polish carol; Kingsway Carol Book
• Copyright: © 1960 Evans Brothers, Ltd.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: W ZLOBIE LEZY
• Meter: 87 87 88 77
• Key: F Major
• Source: Polish carol
• Copyright: Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship