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Behold, the great creator makes

Thomas Pestel • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Verse 1

Behold, the great Creator makes Himself a house of clay, a robe of virgin flesh He takes which He will wear for aye.

Verse 2

Hark, hark, the wise eternal Word like a weak infant cries! In form of servant is the Lord, and God in cradle lies.

Verse 3

This wonder struck the world amazed, it shook the starry frame; squadrons of spirits stood and gazed, then down in troops they came.

Verse 4

Glad shepherds ran to view this sight; a choir of angels sings, and eastern sages with delight adore this King of kings.

Verse 5

Join then, all hearts that are not stone, and all our voices prove, to celebrate this holy One, the God of peace and love.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 2:1-16

Reference 2

  • luke 1:34-45

Reference 3

  • luke 2:6-16

Reference 4

  • john 1:14

Reference 5

  • philippians 2:6-7
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