Author: Michael Perry (born 1942) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #91 (1987) Meter: Irregular First Line: See him lying on a bed of straw Lyrics: 1 See him lying on a bed of straw:
a draughty stable with an open door;
Mary cradling the babe she bore —
the prince of glory is his name.
O now carry me to Bethlehem
to see the Lord appear to men —
just as poor as was the stable then,
the prince of glory when he came.
2 Star of silver, sweep across the skies,
show where Jesus in the manger lies;
shepherds, swiftly from your stupor rise
to see the saviour of the world!
O now carry me to Bethlehem
to see the Lord appear to men —
just as poor as was the stable then,
the prince of glory when he came.
3 Angels, sing again the song you sang,
bring God's glory to the heart of man;
sing that Bethl'hem's little baby can
be salvation to the soul.
O now carry me to Bethlehem
to see the Lord appear to men —
just as poor as was the stable then,
the prince of glory when he came.
4 Mine are riches, from your poverty;
from your innocence, eternity;
mine, forgiveness by your death for me,
child of sorrow for my joy.
O now carry me to Bethlehem
to see the Lord appear to men -
just as poor as was the stable then,
the prince of glory when he came. Topics: God, Saviour Born (Christmas Seasonal); Christmas 1 The Incarnation Languages: English Tune Title: CALYPSO CAROL
O now carry me to Bethlehem