594 | Common Praise#595 | 596 |
Text: | The Son of God his glory hides |
Author: | Jean de Santeul, 1630-1697 |
Translator: | John Chandler, 1806-1876 |
Tune: | THIS ENDRYS NYGHT |
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 | |
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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 | |
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Name: | THIS ENDRYS NYGHT |
Meter: | CM |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | English, 15th-century carol |