…wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Luke 2:12
Words: Harry P. Long, in Primary School Carols (Columbus, Ohio: Lutheran Book Concern, 1914), number 13.
Music: Schaumburg Emanuel Poppen (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Long or Poppen (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Hear our happy voices
Singing loud and clear;
Every one rejoices:
Christ the Lord is here.
Refrain
Sweetest new-born Baby,
Sent from Heav’n above,
Gift of God the Father,
Telling of His love.
Every face is brighter
Since this Baby came;
Every heart is lighter
Since we know His name.
Refrain
And His name, ’tis Jesus,
David’s son, our king;
We will worship Jesus,
Gifts to Him we’ll bring.
Refrain