Invitation. C. M. Childhood of Jesus. |
Childhood of Jesus. (228) In stature grows the heavenly Child, With death before his eyes; A Lamb unblemished, meek and mild, Prepared for sacrifice. 2 The Son of God his glory hides With parents mean and poor; And he who made the heavens abides In dwelling-place obscure. 3 Those mighty hands that stay the sky No earthly toil refuse; And he who set the stars on high A humble trade pursues. 4 He before whom the angels stand. At whose behest they fly, Now yields himself to man's command, And lays his glory by. 5 The Father's name we loudly raise, The Son we all adore, The Holy Ghost, One God, we praise, Both now and evermore. Anon.
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