Author: Tom Colvin, 1925-2000 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #211 (2003) Meter: Irregular First Line: What shall we call him Lyrics: Refrain:
That boy-child of Mary was born in a stable,
a manger his cradle in Bethlehem.
1 What shall we call him, child of the manger?
What name is given in Bethlehem? [Refrain]
2 His name is Jesus, God ever with us,
God given for us, in Bethlehem. [Refrain]
3 How can he save us, how can he help us,
born here among us, in Bethlehem? [Refrain]
4 Gift of the Father, to human mother,
makes him our brother of Bethlehem. [Refrain]
5 One with the Father, he is our Savior,
heaven-sent Helper of Bethlehem. [Refrain]
6 Gladly we praise him, love and adore him,
give ourselves to him, of Bethlehem. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 1:29-34 Languages: English Tune Title: BLANTYRE
That Boy-Child of Mary