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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

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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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First Line: Through long ages of the past
Title: He Is Born
French Title: Depuis plus de quatre mille ans
Translator: George Evans
Meter: 7.8.7.7 with refrain
Source: Traditional 19th cent. French carol
Language: English
Refrain First Line: He is born, the holy Child (Il est né, le divin Enfant)
Notes: Swahili translation: See "Manabii walitabiri" by M. G. Mutsoli
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Cyber Hymnal #2275
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Worship and Rejoice #201
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Instances

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #112

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #112
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Baptist Hymnal 2008 #190

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #190
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Celebrating Grace Hymnal #106

Celebrating Grace Hymnal #106
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Hymns for a Pilgrim People #122

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #122
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Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #334

Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #334

Praise y Adoración #255a

Praise y Adoración #255a
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Rejoice Hymns #207

Rejoice Hymns #207

The Christian Life Hymnal #102

The Christian Life Hymnal #102
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The Covenant Hymnal #149

The Covenant Hymnal #149
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The Cyber Hymnal #2275

The Cyber Hymnal #2275
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The United Methodist Hymnal #228

The United Methodist Hymnal #228

The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement #177

The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement #177
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The Worshiping Church #177

The Worshiping Church #177
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Worship and Rejoice #201

Worship and Rejoice #201

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

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