The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8299

8299. Unto Us A Child Is Born

1 Listen, catch the Christmas strain,
Hearken to the song from Heav’n,
Unto us a Child is born!
Unto us a Son is giv’n!

Refrain:
’Twas of Christ the prophet sang,
Sing today of Christ your king!
Now two thousand years ago*
Shepherds heard the angels sing!
Glory be to God on high!
Peace on earth, on earth good will to men.

2 Unto us a Son is giv’n!
Came that Son to Mary mild;
Unto us a Child is born!
Judah’s manger held that Child. [Refrain]

3 Wonderful His name today—
Counsel free He gives to all;
Mighty God! He rules the sea;
Tender Father hears our call. [Refrain]

4 Prince of Peace—oh, truest name!
Peace He freely doth bestow;
Peace remaining deep and calm,
While the ages ebb and flow. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Listen, catch the Christmas strain
• Title: Unto Us A Child Is Born
• Author: Flora Kirkland
• Refrain First Line: ’Twas of Christ the prophet sang
• Meter: 77.77.77.77.77
• Language: English
• Source: Uplifted Voices by Adam Geibel and R. Frank Lehman (Philadelphia: Adam Geibel Music company, 1901)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: *Originally, Nineteen hundred years ago

Tune Information

• Name: BASILICATA
• Composer: Adam Geibel (1901)
• Meter: 77.77.77.77.77
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain