A child in Bethlehem

Now let us all this Feast Day keep
With hearts unsoiled and clean
In memory of Jesus Christ:
A Child in Bethlehem.

He left His Father's courts above -
Our flesh did not condemn -
Born to a Maiden free from sin:
A Child in Bethlehem.

From angels in the Heavens above
Glad news had come by them:
A Saviour born for us today,
A Child in Bethlehem.

How great the lowliness and love
In Jesus Christ the Lamb!
He came as servant to us all:
A Child in Bethlehem.

High praise to God in heights above,
And everlasting fame.
Goodwill from God is shown to us:
A Child in Bethlehem.

Words (“Nish lhisagh shin yn feailley shoh”) traditional Manx Carval collected at Sulby, Isle of Man, translated by Kenneth MacKinnon, based on a literal translation by Brian Stowell © 1999.
Music (tune “Oikan ayns Bethlehem”) traditional, arranged by Paul McDowell © 1999.

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