Author: Henry More, 1614-87 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #34 (1958) Hymnal Title: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America Lyrics: 1 The holy Son of God most high,
For love of Adam’s lapsed race,
Quit the sweet pleasures of the sky
To bring us to that happy place.
2 His robes of light he laid aside,
Which did his majesty adorn,
And the frail state of mortals tried,
In human flesh and figure born.
3 Whole choirs of angels loudly sing
The mystery of his sacred birth,
And the blest news to shepherds bring,
Filling their watchful souls with mirth.
4 The Son of God thus man became,
That men the sons of God might be,
And by their second birth regain
A likeness to his deity. Topics: The Church Year Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: VOM HIMMEL HOCH
The holy Son of God most high