216: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly


1 Infant holy, infant lowly,
for his bed a cattle stall;
oxen lowing, little knowing
Christ the child is Lord of all.
Swiftly winging angels singing,
bells are ringing, tidings bringing:
Christ the babe is Lord of all!
Christ the babe is Lord of all!

2 Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping
vigil till the morning new
saw the glory, heard the story,
tidings of a gospel true.
Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow,
praises voicing, greet the morrow:
Christ the babe was born for you!
Christ the babe was born for you!

Text information
First Line:Infant holy, infant lowly
Title:Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Paraphraser:Edith M. G. Reed (ca. 1925)
Meter:8.7.8.7.8.8.7.
Scripture:Luke 2:8-12; Revelation 17:14
Topic:Angels; Jesus Christ | His Birth; Christ | Lord
Source:Polish carol
Language:English
Tune information
Tune name:W ZLOBIE LEZY
Meter:8.7.8.7.8.8.7.
Key:A♭ Major
Source:Traditional Polish melody, Arr. In The Kingsway Carol Book

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