Meter: Irregular Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: Thro' 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 Thro' long ages of the past,
Prophets have foretold His coming;
Thro' 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 human-kind! [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]
Scripture: Luke 2:6 Used With Tune: IL EST NÉ Text Sources: Traditional French Carol, 19th Century
He Is Born