595. The Son of God his glory hides

1 The Son of God his glory hides
to dwell with parents poor;
and he who made the heavens abides
in dwelling-place obscure.

2 Those mighty hands that stay the sky
no earthly toil refuse;
and he who set the stars on high
an humble trade pursues.

3 He in whose sight the angels stand,
at whose behest they fly,
now yields himself to man's command,
and lays his glory by.

4 For this thy lowliness revealed,
Jesu, we thee adore,
and praise to God the Father yield
and Spirit evermore.

Text Information
First Line: The Son of God his glory hides
Author: Jean de Santeul, 1630-1697
Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Christmas
Notes: Other translators also
Tune Information
Name: THIS ENDRYS NYGHT
Meter: CM
Key: D Major
Source: English, 15th-century carol



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