By Him were all things created, that are in Heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him.
Colossians 1:16
Words: Grace W. Hinsdale, Coming to the King (New York: Anson D. F. Randolph, 1865), page 90.
Music: Beatitudo John B. Dykes, in Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1875 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Alternate Tunes:
If you know where to get a good photo of Hinsdale (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
That little Babe in Bethlehem,
Upon its mother’s knee,
Created all the mighty worlds
Which o’er my head I see.
And this sweet earth I walk upon,
Was made so bright and fair
By Jesus Christ, the Son of God,
Who lies an infant there.
How could He leave His home on high,
To take that manger bed?
The angels long to spread their wings
Beneath His sacred head.
O Jesus! make my spirit like
Thine infant heart so meek;
And shut my eyes to earthly good,
While things above I seek.