Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#22

22. From heaven above to earth I come

1 From heaven above to earth I come
To bear good news to every home;
Glad tidings of great joy I bring,
Whereof I now will say and sing.

2 To you this night is born a child
Of Mary, chosen mother mild;
This little child, of lowly birth,
Shall be the joy of all the earth.

3 Were earth a thousand times as fair,
Beset with gold and jewels rare,
She yet were far too poor to be
A narrow cradle, Lord, to thee.

4 Ah, dearest Jesus, Holy Child,
Make thee a bed, soft undefiled,
Within my heart, that it may be
A quiet chamber kept for thee.

5 'Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man his Son hath given,'
While angels sing with pious mirth
A glad new year to all the earth.

Text Information

• First Line: From heaven above to earth I come
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78
• Author: Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Christmas
• Notes: For harmonization of this tune by J.S. Bach, see No. 34.

Tune Information

• Name: VOM HIMMEL HOCH
• Composer: Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: C Major