Why didst Thou take this humble birth?

Nowhere to lay Thy weary head,

No cradle nor a bed.

CHORUS

Oh Babe immortal!

Thou King of glory,

All nations behold Thee with wonder

And worship Thee.

2.              Though human eye could not behold

Thy majesty untold.

3.              Oh Lord, wasthere no room for Thee

     Though David’sSon Thou be? 

4.              Thy refuge strong, thy rock and guide,

Thy shield when sorely tried.

5.              Let me Thychild forever be,

To love and serve, Thy face to see;

Dear Lord, lead me from day to day,

Thy birth reveals Thy way.