When Christ was born in Bethlehem
When Christ was born in Bethlehem. Laurence Housman* (1865-1959).
This hymn for Holy Innocents’ Day (28 December) was written for EH, and placed in that book under the heading ‘At Catechism’:
When Christ was born in Bethlehem, Fair peace on earth to bring,In lowly state of love he came To be the children’s King.
A mother’s heart was there his throne, His orb a maiden’s breast,Whereby he made through love alone His kingdom manifest.
And round him, then, a holy band Of children blest was born,Fair guardians of his throne to stand Attendant night and morn.
And unto them this grace was given A Saviour’s name to own,And die for him who out of heaven Had found on earth a throne.
O blessèd...
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