Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#112

112. Come, come, come to the manger

Refrain:
Come, come, come to the manger,
children, come, to the children’s King;
sing, sing, chorus of angels,
star of morning o’er Bethlehem sing.

1 He lies ’mid the beasts of the stall,
who is Maker and Lord of us all,
the wintry wind blows cold and dreary,
see, he weeps, the world is weary;
Lord, have pity and mercy on me! [Refrain]

2 He leaves all his glory behind,
to be Savior of all humankind,
with grateful beasts his cradle chooses,
thankless world his love refuses;
Lord, have pity and mercy on me! [Refrain]

3 To the manger of Bethlehem come,
to the Saviour Emmanuel’s home;
the heav’nly hosts above are singing,
set the Christmas bells a-ringing,
Lord, have pity and mercy on me! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: He has 'mid the beasts of the stall
• Title: Come, come, come to the manger
• Author: Unknown (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Come, come, come to the manger
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7
  ;
  Luke 2:14
  ;
  Philippians 2:7
• Topic: Christmas; Years A, B, and C: Christmas Day

Tune Information

• Name: COME TO THE MANGER
• Composer: S. P. Waddington
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: G Major
• Source: Traditional melody