Author: Thomas Pestel, 1584-1659 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 22 hymnals Hymnal Title: CPWI Hymnal Lyrics: 1 Behold, the great Creator makes
himself a house of clay,
a robe of virgin flesh he takes
which he will wear for ay.
2 Hark, hark! The wise eternal Word
like a weak infant cries;
in form of servant is the Lord,
and God in cradle lies.
3 This wonder struck the world amazed,
it shook the starry frame;
squadrons of spirits stood and gazed,
then down in troops they came.
4 Glad shepherds ran to view this sight;
a choir of angels sings,
and eastern sages with delight
adore this King of kings.
5 Join then, all hearts that are not stone,
and all our voices prove,
to celebrate this Holy One,
the God of peace and love. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Christmas Used With Tune: KILMARNOCK
Behold, the great Creator makes