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He Is Born

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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]


Source: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #106

Translator: George Evans

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).  Go to person page >

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #2275
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Worship and Rejoice #201
  • Bulletin Score (melody only) (XML)
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Instances

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #112

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Baptist Hymnal 2008 #190

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Celebrating Grace Hymnal #106

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Hymns for a Pilgrim People #122

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Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #334

Praise y Adoración #255a

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Rejoice Hymns #207

The Christian Life Hymnal #102

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The Covenant Hymnal #149

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The Cyber Hymnal #2275

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The United Methodist Hymnal #228

The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement #177

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The Worshiping Church #177

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Worship and Rejoice #201

찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #156

Include 1 pre-1979 instance
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