Author: Anon. Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #228 (1989) Meter: 7.8.7.7 with refrain Hymnal Title: The United Methodist Hymnal First Line: Thru long ages of the past (Depuis plus de quatre mille ans) Refrain First Line: He is born, the holy Child (Il est né, le divin Enfant) Lyrics: Refrain:
He is born, the holy Child,
play the oboe and bagpipes merrily!
He is born, the holy Child,
sing we all of the Savior mild.
Refrain:
Il est né, le divin Enfant,
jouez hautbois rèsonnez musettes!
Il est né, le divin Enfant,
chantons tous son avènement!
1 Thru long ages of the past,
prophets have foretold his coming;
thru long ages of the past,
now the time has come at last!(Refrain)
2 O how lovely, O how pure
is this perfect child of heaven;
O how lovely, O how pure
gracious gift to humankind!(Refrain)
3 Jesus, Lord of all the world,
coming as a child among us,
Jesus, Lord of all the world,
grant to us thy heavenly peace.(Refrain)
Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Children's Choir Selections; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Lordship; Music and Singing Languages: English; French Tune Title: IL EST NÉ
He Is Born