
Author: Jean de Brebeuf, 1563-1649; Jesse E. Middleton, 1872-1960 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #361 (1994) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 with refrain Refrain First Line: Jesus your king is born Lyrics: 1 ’Twas in the moon of wintertime,
When all the birds had fled,
That God the Lord of all the earth
Sent angel choirs instead;
Before their light the stars grew dim,
And wand'ring hunters heard the hymn:
Jesus your king is born;
Jesus is born,
In excelsis gloria.
2 The earliest moon of wintertime
Is not so round and fair
As was the ring of glory 'round
The helpless infant there.
The chiefs from far before him knelt
With gifts of fox and beaver pelt.
Jesus your king is born;
Jesus is born,
In excelsis gloria.
3 O children of the forest free,
The angel song is true;
The holy child of earth and sky
Is born this day for you;
Come kneel before the radiant boy,
Who brings you beauty, peace, and joy.
Jesus your king is born;
Jesus is born,
In excelsis gloria. Topics: Seasons and Feasts Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11 Languages: English Tune Title: UNE JEUNE PUCELLE
'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime