The United Methodist Hymnal ‎#229

229. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

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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.

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 babe was born for you.

Text Information

• First Line: Infant holy, infant lowly
• Title: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
• Translator: Edith M. G. Reed (1925)
• Meter: 447.447.44447
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:6-20
• Topic: Christ's Gracious Life: Birth and Baptism; Christian Year: Christmas; Christian Year: Epiphany; Children's Choir Selections; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Lordship
• Source: Polish carol

Tune Information

• Name: W ZLOBIE LEZY
• Arranger: Edith M. G. Reed (1926)
• Harmonizer: Austin C. Lovelace (1964)
• Meter: 447.447.44447
• Key: G Major
• Source: Polish carol
• Copyright: Harm. © 1965 Abingdon Press