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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
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