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51. Jesus, What a Wonderful Child

Jesus, Jesus, oh, what a wonderful child.
Jesus, Jesus, so holy, meek, and mild;
new life, new hope the child will bring.
Listen to the angels sing,
“Glory, glory, glory,” let the heavens ring!

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, Jesus, oh, what a wonderful child
Title: Jesus, What a Wonderful Child
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture:
Topic: Christmas
Source: African American traditional, alt.
Notes: Finger snaps or claps on the off-beats may be used to fill the rests.
Tune Information
Name: WONDERFUL CHILD
Arranger: Jeffrey Radford, b. 1953
Key: G Major
Source: African American traditional
Copyright: Arr. © 1992 Pilgrim Press, from The New Century Hymnal



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