801. The Son of God his glory hides

1 The Son of God his glory hides
to dwell with parents poor;
and he who made the heavens abides
in dwelling-place obscure.

2 Those mighty hands that stay the sky
no earthly toil refuse;
and he who set the stars on high
an humble trade pursues.

3 He in whose sight the angels stand,
at whose behest they fly,
now yields himself to man's command,
and lays his glory by.

4 For this thy lowliness revealed,
Jesu, we thee adore,
and praise to God the Father yield
and Spirit evermore.

Text Information
First Line: The Son of God his glory hides
Translator (basis): John Chandler (1806-1876)
Author: Jean de Santeul (1630--1697)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Christmas; Church Year: Advent; Church Year: Christmas (3 more...)
Source: Divine crescebas puer stanzas 2-5
Notes: Translated by Compilers of Hymns Ancient & Modern, 1861
Tune Information
Name: THIS ENDRIS NYGHT
Meter: CM
Key: D Major
Source: English 15th-century carol



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