For Christmas Eve

Words: Martin Luther, Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her, 1534
Translation: Moravian, 1754.

Music: "Vom Himmel Hoch"
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Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)

Source: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church. Bethlehem, PA: Provincial Synod, 1923. #167.

1. Today we celebrate the birth
Of Jesus Christ, Who came to earth
To make Himself as Saviour known,
And claim us sinners as His own.

2. Awake, my heart, my soul, arise;
Look Who in yonder manger lies;
Who is that Child, so poor and mean?
'Tis He Who all things doth sustain.

3. Welcome, O welcome, noble Guest,
Who sinners not despised hast,
But cam'st into out misery.
How shall we pay due thanks to Thee?

4. Immanuel, Incarnate God,
Prepare my heart for Thy abode;
O may I, through Thy aiding grace,
In all I do show forth Thy praise. Amen.

Sheet Music from Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church. Bethlehem, PA: Provincial Synod, 1923. #167.

Note: For notes and other translations, see Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her.