Scripture Verse

Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Luke 2:12

Introduction

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Theodore E. Perkins
1831–1912

Words: Ly­dia O. Bax­ter, in Sab­bath Car­ols (New York: Brown & Per­kins, 1868), num­ber 40.

Music: Belle­fon­taine Neigh­bors Theo­dore E. Per­kins (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lydia O. Baxter
1809–1874

Lyrics

Teachers

Jesus once lay in the manger,
Little ones, for you and me;
Holy angels stood in wonder,
Thus the Lord of life to see.
From the starry heights of Heav­en
Music floated all around;
And the theme to man was given,
Peace on earth! O joyful sound!

Children

Joyful sound! our happy voices
Gladly join the sweet refrain,
Jesus came, and earth rejoices
In the blessèd Savior’s name.