Author: Harriet Reynolds Spaeth, 1847-1925; John Caspar Mattes Hymnal: Together in Song #294 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Topics: Mystery of God's Love Lyrics: 1 Behold, a rose is growing,
of loveliest form and grace,
as prophets sang, foreknowing;
it springs from Jesse's race,
and comes a perfect flower,
in midst of coldest winter,
at deepest midnight hour.
2 Isaiah hath foretold it
in words of promise sure,
and Mary's arms enfold it -
a gentle maiden pure.
Through God's eternal will
this child to her is given
at midnight calm and still.
3 This rose, whose fragrance tender
with sweetness fills the air,
dispels with glorious splendour
the darkness everywhere.
As human, yet true God,
from sin and death he saves us
and lightens every load.
4 0 Saviour, child of Mary,
you felt our human woe;
O Saviour, King of glory.
you all our weakness know.
Lead us at last, we pray.
to the full joys of heaven
and into endless day. Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20 Languages: English Tune Title: ES IST EIN ROS
Behold, a rose is growing
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