Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) ‎#90

90. O Come, Little Children

1 O come, little children; come one and come all,
O come to the manger in Bethlehem's stall,
And see what our Father in heaven above
Has sent to all people on earth with his love.

2 O see in the manger so meek and so mild,
O see in the soft light the heavenly Child,
In swaddling clothes folded, his beauty more sweet
Than angels, whose voices his lowly birth greet.

3 His bed, little children, a manger with hay;
His Mother and Joseph in ecstasy pray,
The shepherds in wonder their glad worship bring,
While chorus of angels sweet Glorias sing.

Text Information

• First Line: O come, little children; come one and come all
• Title: O Come, Little Children
• Author: Johann C. von Schmid, 1768-1854
• Translator: Melanie Schulte, 1885-1922 (alt.)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2019
• Topic: Seasonal Music: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: IRH KINDERLEIN KOMMET
• Composer: Johann A. Schulz, 1749-1800
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: D Major