Author: Martin Luther; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: The Hymnbook #173 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christ Birth and Infancy; New Year, The; Jesus Christ His Birth Lyrics: 1 Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,
Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled
Within my heart, that it may be
A quiet chamber kept for Thee.
2 My heart for very joy doth leap,
My lips no more can silence keep;
I, too, must sing with joyful tongue,
That sweetest ancient cradle song.
3 Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son hath given,
While angels sing with tender mirth,
A glad new year to all the earth.
Amen. Scripture: Luke 2:10-14 Tune Title: VON HIMMEL HOCH
Ah, Dearest Jesus, Holy Child