126. In the Bleak Midwinter

1 In the bleak midwinter
Frosty wind made moan;
Earth stood hard as iron,
Water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow,
Snow on snow,
In the bleak minwinter,
Long ago.

2 Angels and archangels
May have gathered there,
Cherubim and seraphim
Thronged the air.
But His mother only
In her maiden bliss,
Worshiped the beloved
With a kiss.

3 What can I give Him,
Poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd
I would bring a lamb;
If I were a wise man
I would do my part;
Yet what can I give Him?
Give my heart.

Text Information
First Line: In the bleak midwinter
Title: In the Bleak Midwinter
Author: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894( alt.
Meter: Irregular
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Jesus Christ: Birth
Tune Information
Name: UINTA
Composer: Wayne Hooper (1920-2007) (1964)
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 34543 21232 13454
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Music copyright © 1984 by Wayne Hooper.


Tune Information:

Alternate tune, CRANHAM, No.224


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