American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#355

355. Ye Christians, Sing A Joyful Lay

1 Ye Christians, sing a joyful lay
To God, the Holy One,
Who heaven's door flings wide today
And sends to earth His Son,
And sends to earth His Son.

2 He leaves the Father's throne on high,
Is born an infant small,
Doth in a lowly manger lie,
Is sheltered in a stall,
Is sheltered in a stall.

3 His royal pow'r He lays aside,
Becomes like mortal man,
And here below doth He abide
Who laid creation's plan,
Who laid creation's plan.

4 He is the heir of David's throne,
And yet God's only Son,
By whose unbounded grace alone
The kingdom must be won,
The kingdom must be won.

5 He serve, that He may set me free
And well supply my need;
What more could Jesus do for me?
He is my help indeed,
He is my help indeed.

6 Again He opens wide the door
To blissful Paradise;
The cherub guards the gate no more,
O let your praises rise!

Text Information

• First Line: Ye Christians, sing a joyful lay
• Title: Ye Christians, Sing A Joyful Lay
• Translator: H. Brueckner (1925)
• Author: Nicolas Hermann (1554)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: Christmas; Processionals and Recessionals: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: LÜTZEN
• Composer: N. Hermann (1554)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: German chorale: Lobt Gott, ihr Christien, alle gleich