Child of Bethlehem

Precious child of Bethlehem,

Heaven’s little Paschal lamb,

Son of Father Abraham,

And heir to David’s throne,

Nursing at sweet Mary’s breast,

In poor swaddling clothes well-dressed,

All God’s glory manifest

In this wee child alone.

Holy angels softly sing
To the barefoot Hebrew king;
Wide-eyed shepherds wonder bring
And kneel at manger throne.