INFANT HOLY, INFANT LOWLY

“She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7

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Words: Traditional carol; translated from Polish to English by Edith Margaret Gellibrand Reed, 1921.

Music: “W Zlobie Lezy” (He Lies in the Cradle), Polish carol; arranged by Edith M. G. Reed


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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.

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.

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