Hymns to the Living God ‎#137

137. Behold, the Great Creator

1 Behold, the great Creator makes
Himself a house of clay,
a robe of virgin flesh He takes
which He will wear for aye.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold, the great Creator makes
• Title: Behold, the Great Creator
• Author: Thomas Pestel
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Incarnation
• Source: Sermons and Devotions Old and New, 1639

Tune Information

• Name: THIS ENDRIS NYGHT
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major
• Source: English carol, 15th cent.