Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#115

115. In the Bleak Midwinter

1 In the bleak mid-winter,
Frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron,
Water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow,
Snow on snow,
In the bleak mid-winter,
Long ago.

2 Our God, heav'n cannot hold Him,
Nor earth sustain;
Heav'n and earth shall flee away
When He comes to reign;
In the bleak mid-winter
A stable place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty,
Jesus Christ.

3 Angels and archangels
May have gathered there,
Cherubim and seraphim
Thronged the air;
But His mother only,
In her maiden bliss,
Worshiped the beloved
With a kiss.

4 What can I give him,
Poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd,
I would bring a lamb;
If I were a wise man,
I would do my part;
Yet what I can I give Him--
Give my heart.

Text Information

• First Line: In the bleak midwinter
• Title: In the Bleak Midwinter
• Author: Christina Rossetti, 1830-1894 (alt.)
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7-8
• Topic: Christmas; Jesus Christ; Love

Tune Information

• Name: CRANHAM
• Composer: Gustav T. Holst, 1874-1934
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: F Major