308. To us a child of royal birth

1 To us a child of royal birth,
heir of the promises, is given;
the invisible appears on earth,
the son of man, the God of heaven.

2 A saviour born, in love supreme
he comes our fallen souls to raise;
he comes his people to redeem
with all the fulness of his grace.

3 The Christ by raptured seers foretold,
filled with the eternal Spirit’s power,
Prophet, and Priest, and King behold,
the Lord of all the worlds adore.

4 The Lord of hosts, the God most high,
who quits his throne on earth to live,
we welcome now with holy joy,
with faith into our hearts receive.

Text Information
First Line: To us a child of royal birth
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88
Meter: 88.88
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Advent; Consummation in Christ; Epiphany (6 more...)
Notes: May be sung to DUNEDIN 387
Tune Information
Name: KILLIBEGS
Composer: William Davies, 1921-
Meter: 88.88
Key: G Major
Copyright: Music by permission of Jubilate Hymns Ltd.



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