Text:Ah, Dearest Jesus, Holy Child
Author:Martin Luther
Translator:Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878
Tune:VOM HIMMEL HOCH

279. Ah, Dearest Jesus, Holy Child

1 Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,
Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled
Within our hearts, that they may be
All quiet chambers kept for thee.

2 Our hearts for very joy do leap,
Our lips no more can silence keep;
We, too, must sing with joyful tongue
That sweetest ancient cradle song.

3 Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man his Son hath given,
While angels sing with tender mirth
A glad new year to all the earth.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child
Title: Ah, Dearest Jesus, Holy Child
Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (1855, alt.)
Author: Martin Luther (1535)
Meter: L.M.
Publication Date: 1972
Scripture:
Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Creed; Christian Year: Christmas; Christian Year: Epiphany (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: VOM HIMMEL HOCH
Meter: L.M.
Key: C Major
Source: Geystliche Lieder, Leipzig, 1539



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