A Carol For Children

A Christmas Carol For Children
by Martin Luther

Good new from heaven the angles bring,
Glad tidings to the earth they sing:
To us this day a child is given,
To crown us with the joy of heaven.

This is the Christ, our God and Lord,
Who in all need shall aid afford:
He will Himself our Saviour be,
From sin and sorrow set us free.

To us that blessedness He brings,
Which from the Father's bounty springs:
That in the heavenly realm we may
With Him enjoy eternal day.

All hail, Thou noble Guest, this morn,
Whose love did not the sinner scorn!
In me distress Thou cam'st to me:
What thanks shall I return to Thee?

Were earth a thousand times as fair,
Beset with gold and jewels rare,
She wre far too poor to be
A narrow cradle, Lord, for Thee

Ah, dearest Jesus, Holy Child!
Make Thee a bed, soft undefiled,
Within my heart, that it may be
A quiet chamber kept for Thee.

Praise God upon His heavenly throne,
Who gave to us His only Son:
For this His hosts, on Joyful wing,
A blest New Year of mercy sing.



'Till next time.- THE GREAT ONE