The Book of Praise ‎#143

143. 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 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: 8 7 8 7 8 8 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:1-14
• Topic: Children and Youth: Christmas; Church Year: Christmas
• Copyright: © Evans Brothers Ltd.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: POLISH CAROL
• Harmonizer: A. E. Rusbridge, 1917-1969
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 8 7 7
• Key: G Major
• Source: Polish traditional carol
• Copyright: Harmony © Rosalind Rusbridge