The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1797

1797. Give Heed, My Heart

1. Give heed, my heart, lift up thine eyes!
What is it in that manger lies?
Who is the Child so young and fair?
The blessèd Christ Child lieth there.

2. My heart for very joy doth leap,
My lips no more can silence keep;
I, too, must sing, with joyful tongue,
That sweetest, dearest cradle song.

3. Glory to God in highest Heav’n,
Who unto man His Son has giv’n,
While angels sing, our hearts to cheer,
To all the earth a glad new year!

Text Information

• First Line: Give heed, my heart, lift up thine eyes
• Title: Give Heed, My Heart
• German Title: Von Himmel hoch da komm ich her
• Author: Martin Luther (1531)
• Translator (from German): Catherine Winkworth (1855)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Lyra Germanica, 1855
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Though sung as a separate hymn, these lyrics are only part of Winkworth's translation. "From Heaven Above to Earth I Come" is another part.

Tune Information

• Name: JESU REDEMPTOR OMNIUM
• Composer: Anonymous (1625)
• Meter: LM
• Incipit: 17122 32121 71271
• Key: G Major
• Source: Katolischen Kirschen Gesangbuch, 1625; German church melody
• Copyright: Public Domain