The Sunday School Hymnal ‎#265

265. Waken, Christian children

1 Waken! Christian children,
Up and let us sing
With glad hearts the voices,
Of our newborn King.
Up! ’tis meet to welcome,
With a joyous lay
Christ, the King of Glory,
Born for us today.

2 In a manger lowly
Sleeps the heavenly Child;
O’er Him fondly bendeth
Mary, mother mild.
Far above that stable,
Up in Heaven so high,
One bright star outshineth,
Watching silently.

3 Fear not, then, to enter,
Though we cannot bring
Gold, or myrrh, or incense
Fitting for a King.
Gifts He asketh richer,
Offerings costlier still,
Yet may Christian children
Bring them if they will.

4 Brighter than all jewels
Shines the modest eye;
Best of gifts He loveth
Infant purity.
Haste we, then, to welcome
With a joyous lay
Christ, the King of Glory,
Born for us today.

Text Information

• First Line: Waken, Christian children
• Author: S. C. Hamerton
• Meter: 6s. & 5s. D.
• Publication Date: 1900
• Topic: Christmas; Primary Department

Tune Information

• Name: [Waken, Christian children]
• Meter: 6s. & 5s. D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: English