Child in the Manger
Mary MacDonald • L. Macbean (1888) • English
Primary Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7
Verse 1
Child in the manger, infant of Mary; outcast and stranger, Lord of all; Child who inherits all our transgressions, all our demerits on Him fall.
Verse 2
Once the most holy Child of salvation gently and lowly lived below; now as our glorious mighty Redeemer, see Him victorious o'er each foe.
Verse 3
Prophets foretold Him, infant of wonder; angels behold Him on His throne; worthy our Savior of all our praises; happy forever are His own.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- isaiah 9:2-7
Reference 2
- isaiah 53:4-7
Reference 3
- matthew 1:1-3
Reference 4
- matthew 1:18-25
Reference 5
- matthew 2:4-6
Reference 6
- matthew 2:14-16
Reference 7
- luke 2:1-16
Reference 8
- luke 2:29-35
Reference 9
- john 1:11
Reference 10
- acts 5:30-31