Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#93

93. Child in the manger

1 Child in the manger, infant of Mary;
outcast and stranger, Lord of all;
child who inherits all our transgressions,
all our demerits on him fall.

2 Once the most holy child of salvation
gently and lowly lived below;
now as our glorious mighty Redeemer,
see him victorious o'er each foe.

3 Prophets foretold him, infant of wonder;
angels behold Him on his throne;
worthy our Saviour of all their praises;
happy for ever are his own.

Text Information

• First Line: Child in the manger
• Title: Child in the manger
• Author: Mary MacDonald, 1817-1890
• Translator: Lachlan MacBean, 1853-1931
• Meter: 55 53 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 53:4-7
  ;
  Luke 2:7
  ;
  Romans 4:25
• Topic: Years A, B, and C: Christmas Day
• Copyright: © Copyright control
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BUNESSAN
• Arranger: Colin Hand
• Meter: 55 53 D
• Key: C Major
• Source: Traditional Gaelic melody
• Copyright: Arr. © 1993 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.