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He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child
Author: Anonymous Meter: Irregular Appears in 18 hymnals First Line: Through long ages of the past Lyrics: [Refrain:]
He is born, the divine Christ Child,
play the oboe and bagpipes merrily!
He is born, the holy Child,
sing we all of the Savior mild.
1 Through long ages of the past
prophets have foretold his coming;
through long ages of the past,
now the time has come at last!
2 O how lovely, O how pure
is this perfect Child of heaven;
O how lovely, O how pure
gracious gift of God sent down.
3 Jesus, Lord of all the world,
coming as a Child among us,
Jesus, Lord of all the world,
grant to us thy heavenly peace.
[French:]
Il est né, le divin Enfant,
jouez hautbois, rèsonnez musettes!
Il est né, le divin Enfant,
chantons tous son avènement!
Topics: Christmas Season Scripture: Luke 2:11 Used With Tune: IL EST NÉ Text Sources: Traditional French carol, 19th C.
He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child
He Is Born
Author: Anonymous; George K. Evans Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #2275 First Line: Through long ages of the past Refrain First Line: He is born, the holy Child Lyrics: Refrain
He is born, the holy Child,
Play the oboe and bagpipes merrily!
He is born, the holy Child,
Sing we all of the Savior mild.
1. Through long ages of the past,
Prophets have foretold His coming;
Through long ages of the past,
Now the time has come at last! [Refrain]
2. O how lovely, O how pure
Is this perfect Child of Heaven;
O how lovely, O how pure
Gracious gift to humankind! [Refrain]
3. Jesus, Lord of all the world,
Coming as a Child among us,
Jesus, Lord of all the world,
Grant to us Thy heavenly peace. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Through long ages of the past]
He Is Born
He is Born
Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #106 (2010) Meter: 7.8.7.7 with refrain First Line: Through long ages of the past Refrain First Line: He is born, the divine Christ Child Lyrics: Refrain:
He is born, the divine Christ Child;
play the oboe and bagpipes merrily!
He is born, the divine Christ Child;
sing we all of the Savior mild.
1 Through long ages of the past,
prophets have foretold His coming;
through long ages of the past,
now the time has come at last! [Refrain]
2 O how lovely, O how pure
is this perfect Child of heaven;
O how lovely, O how pure,
gracious gift to humankind! [ Refrain]
3 Jesus, Lord of all the world,
coming as a Child among us;
Jesus, Lord of all the world,
grant to us Thy heavenly peace. [Refrain]
Topics: God the Son Christmastide; Christian Year-Christmastide; Jesus Christ-Lord Languages: English Tune Title: IL EST NÉ
He is Born
He is Born (Il Est Né)
Author: Anonymous Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #122 (2007) Meter: 7.8.7.7 with refrain First Line: Through long ages of the past (Despuis plus de quatre mille ans) Refrain First Line: He is born, the holy Child (Il est né, le divin Enfant) Lyrics: Refrain:
He is born, the holy Child,
play the oboe and bagpipes merrily!
He is born, the holy Child,
sing we all of the Savor mild.
1 Through long ages of the past,
Prophets have foretold His coming;
Through long ages of the past,
Now the time has come at last! [Refrain]
2 O how lovely, O how pure
Is this perfect child of heaven;
O how lovely, O how pure,
Gracious gift to humankind! [Refrain]
3 Jesus, Lord of all the world,
Coming as a child among us,
Jesus, Lord of all the world,
Grant to us Thy heav'nly peace. [Refrain]
French -
Refrain:
Il est né, le divin Enfant,
jouez hautbois rèsonnez musettes!
Il est né, le divin Enfant,
chantons tous son avènement!
1 Depuis plus de quatre mille ans
Nous le promettaient les prophètes,
Depuis plus de quatre mille ans
Nous attendions cet heureux temps. [Refrain]
2 Ah! qu’il est beau, qu’il est charmant,
Ah! que ses grâces sont parfaites!
Ah! qu’il est beau, qu’il est charmant,
Qu’il est doux, ce divin Enfant! [Refrain]
3 Ô Jésus! Ô Roi tout-puissant,
Si petit Enfant que vous êtes,
Ô Jésus! Ô Roi tout-puissant,
Régnez sur nous entièrement. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; Jesus Christ Scripture: Luke 2:11 Languages: English; French Tune Title: IL EST NÉ
He is Born (Il Est Né)
George K. Evans
b. 1917 Translator (from French) of "He Is Born" in The Cyber Hymnal George K. Evans (b. 1917) was educated at Rice University (B.A.) the University of Texas (M.A.), and George Peabody College for Teachers (Ph.D.). Throughout his career, he served as music supervisor and choral music director in high schools and colleges. He also was minister of music, choir director, and organist in various churches.
--The Presbyterian Hymnal Companion, 1993
Died: After 1962 (he had copyrights registered at least through 1963).
George K. Evans
Jennie Pruner Smith
Arranger of "IL EST NÉ" in The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement
Jennie Pruner Smith
