Author: Thomas Pestel, 1584-1659 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #23 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: The New English Hymnal Lyrics: 1 Behold the great Creator makes
Himself a house of clay,
A robe of virgin flesh he takes
Which he will wear for ay.
2 Hark, hark, the wise eternal Word,
Like a weak infant cries!
In form of servant is the Lord,
And God in cradle lies.
3 This wonder struck the world amazed,
It shook the starry frame;
Squadrons of spirits stood and gazed,
Then down in troops they came.
4 Glad shepherds ran to view this sight;
A choir of angels sings,
And eastern sages with delight
Adore this King of kings.
5 Join then all hearts that are not stone,
And all our voices prove,
To celebrate this holy One,
The God of peace and love. Topics: The Christian Year Christmas; The Christian Year Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: THIS ENDRIS NYGHT
Behold the great Creator makes