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Text:He Became Incarnate
Translator (from Indian): Adele Wo­bus
Translator (from Indian):Her­bert H. Wer­necke
Tune:[He became incarnate]
Composer:Anonymous
Media:MIDI file

2196. He Became Incarnate

Prelude
He became incarnate, Christ the King of glory,
He became incarnate

1. Shepherds were keeping their nightly watch on Bethlem’s plain,
"Fear not, O brothers," the angel addressed them,
Wonderful brightness around them shone so marv’lously.
"Joy I proclaim through the birth of the Savior."

Refrain
He became incarnate, Christ the King of glory,
He became incarnate

2. "This sign I’ll show you by which you’ll find the Lord of all."
Suddenly heavenly hosts sang forth praises.
"In David’s city you’ll find Him in a lowly stall."
"Glory to God who gives peace on earth good will." [Refrain]

Transliterated Indian lyrics:
Lína awatárá soí jagaraijá
Lína awatárá.

Desha Yahúdamen
Kitane gareriye
Kheton men jo saba basa rarayá.

Text Information
First Line: Shepherds were keeping their nightly watch
Title: He Became Incarnate
Indian Title: Lína awatárá soí jagaraijá
Translator (from Indian): Adele Wo­bus
Translator (from Indian): Her­bert H. Wer­necke
Refrain First Line: He became incarnate, Christ the King of glory
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [He became incarnate]
Composer: Anonymous
Incipit: 66665 56117 65666
Key: C Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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