Scripture Verse

The Babe lying in a manger. Luke 2:16

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Alf­red S. Hart­zell, 1904 (🔊 pdf nwc). Pub­lished in Forms and Hymns for Christ­mas (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: Hei­del­berg Press, 1906), num­ber 3.

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Hart­zell (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Sing glad hallelujahs to the Lord;
Burst forth with His praise with one accord;
Let joyful hosannas rise unto His throne;
Praise be to our infant Sav­ior.
He came to redeem us on this day;
Our dutiful homage we would pay;
Most royal Messiah, Thee we would acclaim;
Praise be to our infant Sav­ior.

Hail, blessèd Re­deem­er, Thee we praise,
And unto Thy name our songs we raise;
Thou only art worthy, Thou only art king;
Praise be to our infant Sav­ior.
Low down in a manger Thou wast laid;
There three eastern kings their homage paid;
We also would worship prostrate at Thy feet;
Praise be to our infant Sav­ior.

Thy manifold mercies, Lord, we sing,
For Thou art our prophet, priest and king;
Come now and reign o’er us, we’re loyal and true;
Praise be to our infant Sav­ior.
All men shall acclaim Thee Prince of Peace:
Thy honor and praise shall ne­ver cease;
Accept our devotion, our song will e’er be:
Praise be to our infant Sav­ior.