Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#321

321. 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,
noels ringing, tidings bringing:
Christ the babe is Lord of all.
Christ the babe is Lord of all.

2 Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping
vigil 'til 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 babe was born for you.
Christ the babe was born for you.

Text Information

• First Line: Infant holy, infant lowly
• Title: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
• Paraphraser: Edith M. G. Reed (ca. 1925)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7-20
• Topic: Angels; Christ: Birth of; Christ: As Lord
• Source: Polish carol

Tune Information

• Name: W ZLOBIE LEZY
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Traditional Polish melody; Arr. in The Kingsway Carol Book, 1946