The Hymnbook ‎#173

173. Ah, Dearest Jesus, Holy Child

1 Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,
Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled
Within my heart, that it may be
A quiet chamber kept for Thee.

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

3 Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son hath given,
While angels sing with tender mirth,
A glad new year to all the earth.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child
• Title: Ah, Dearest Jesus, Holy Child
• Author: Martin Luther (1535)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1855)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:10-14
  ;
  Ephesians 3:17
• Topic: Christ: Birth and Infancy; New Year, The; Jesus Christ: His Birth

Tune Information

• Name: VON HIMMEL HOCH
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: C Major
• Source: Gesitliche Lieder, Liepzig, 1539