The Worshipbook ‎#279

279. Ah, Dearest Jesus, Holy Child

1 Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,
Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled
Within our hearts, that they may be
All quiet chambers kept for thee.

2 Our hearts for very joy do leap,
Our lips no more can silence keep;
We, 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
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (1855, alt.)
• Author: Martin Luther (1535)
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:1-18
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Creed; Christian Year: Christmas; Christian Year: Epiphany; Civil Year: New Year

Tune Information

• Name: VOM HIMMEL HOCH
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: C Major
• Source: Geystliche Lieder, Leipzig, 1539