The Cyber Hymnal ‎#445

445. Behold the Great Creator Makes

1. Behold the great Creator makes
Himself a house of clay,
A robe of virgin flesh He takes
Which He will wear for ay.

2. Hark, hark, the wise eternal Word,
Like a weak infant cries!
In form of servant is the Lord,
And God in cradle lies.

3. This wonder struck the world amazed,
It shook the starry frame;
Squadrons of spirits stood and gazed,
Then down in troops they came.

4. Glad shepherds ran to view this sight;
A choir of angels sings,
And eastern sages with delight
Adore this King of kings.

5. Join then, all hearts that are not stone,
And all our voices prove,
To celebrate this holy One
The God of peace and love.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the great Creator makes
• Title: Behold the Great Creator Makes
• Author: Thomas Pestel, 1584-1659
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Sermons and Devotions Old and New, as stanzas 5-9 of A Psalm for Christmas Day Morning (starting Fairest of morning lights appear).
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: THIS ENDRIS NYGHT
• Composer: Anonymous (15th Century)
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 13455 67655 17654
• Key: D Major
• Source: 15th Century English carol
• Copyright: Public Domain