99:A child this day is born
| Tunes: | A child this day is born, 144 |
| Meter: | Short Meter |
A CHILD this day is born,
A child of high renown,
Most worthy of a sceptre,
A sceptre and a crown.
2 These tidings shepherds heard
While watching o?er their fold;
?Twas by an angel told them,
That night revealed and told.
3 They saw a host on high
In robes of white arrayed,
Which said: go ye to Bethlehem,
And be ye not afraid.
4 This day your Lord is born,
By name Immanuel,
Whom prophets long ago foretold
Should ransom Israel.
5 The shepherds joyful sped
To Bethlehem straightway,
And while with joy they hasten on
They chant this sacred lay:
6 All glory be to God
Who reigns enthroned on high,
Goodwill to men and peace on earth.
O wondrous melody!
Chorus
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Nowell, sing all we may,
Because the King of all kings
Was born this blessčd day.
A child of high renown,
Most worthy of a sceptre,
A sceptre and a crown.
2 These tidings shepherds heard
While watching o?er their fold;
?Twas by an angel told them,
That night revealed and told.
3 They saw a host on high
In robes of white arrayed,
Which said: go ye to Bethlehem,
And be ye not afraid.
4 This day your Lord is born,
By name Immanuel,
Whom prophets long ago foretold
Should ransom Israel.
5 The shepherds joyful sped
To Bethlehem straightway,
And while with joy they hasten on
They chant this sacred lay:
6 All glory be to God
Who reigns enthroned on high,
Goodwill to men and peace on earth.
O wondrous melody!
Chorus
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Nowell, sing all we may,
Because the King of all kings
Was born this blessčd day.
From William Sandys Christmas Carols 1833
Bible reference
Luke 1:32
Luke 2:9-11 (Key verse)
Isaiah 7:14
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144:A child this day is born
144:A child this day is born
| Composer: | From William Sandys Christmas Carols 1833 |
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| Meter: | Short Meter |
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