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344. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

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1 Infant holy, infant lowly,
For his bed a cattle stall;
Oxen lowing, little knowing
Christ the babe is Lord of all.
Swift are winging, angels singing,
Noels ringing, tidings bringing:
Christ the babe is Lord of all.
Christ the babe is Lord of all.

2 Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping
Vigil till the morning new.
Saw the glory, heard the story,
Tidings of a gospel true.
Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow,
Praises voicing greet the morrow:
Christ the babe was born for you.
Christ the babe was born for you.

Text Information
First Line: Infant holy, infant lowly
Title: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Translator: Edith Margaret Gellibrand Reed, 1885-1933
Meter: 87 87 88 77
Language: English
Publication Date: 2003
Source: Polish Carol
Tune Information
Name: W ZLOBIE LEZY
Meter: 87 87 88 77
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Polish Carol



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