In stature grows the Heavenly Child

Verse 1

In stature grows the heavenly child, With death before His eyes; A lamb unblemished, meek and mild, Prepared for sacrifice.

Verse 2

The Son of God His glory hides With parents mean and poor; And He who made the heaven abides In dwelling place obscure.

Verse 3

Those mighty hands that stay the sky No earthly toil refuse; And He who set the stars on high A humble trade pursues.

Verse 4

He before whom the angels stand, At whose behest they fly, Now yields Himself to man’s command, And lay His glory by.

Verse 5

Jesu, the virgin’s holy son, We praise Thee and adore, Who art with God the Father One, And Spirit evermore.