The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4750

4750. Oh, Come, Little Children

1. Oh, come, little children, oh, come, one and all,
To Bethlehem’s stable, in Bethlehem’s stall.
And see with rejoicing this glorious sight,
Our Father in heaven has sent us this night.

2. Oh, see in the manger, in hallowèd light
A star throws its beam on this holiest sight.
In clean swaddling clothes lies the heavenly Child,
More lovely than angels, this Baby so mild.

3. Oh, there lies the Christ Child, on hay and on straw;
The shepherds are kneeling before Him with awe.
And Mary and Joseph smile on Him with love,
While angels are singing sweet songs from above.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, come, little children, oh, come, one and all
• Title: Oh, Come, Little Children
• German Title: Ihr Kinderlein, kommet, o kommet doch all
• Author: Christoph von Schmid (1794)
• Translator (from German): Melanie Schulte, 1885-1922
• Meter: 65.65 D
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SCHULZ
• Composer: Johann Abraham Peter Schulz, 1747-1800
• Meter: 65.65 D
• Incipit: 55355 35424 35535
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain