King In The Manger

Lyrics

In the straw and silent dust, there He lies, our hope and trust.

The Lord of stars, the Ancient One, God's own, perfect, precious Son.

He leaves the thrones of highest glory, for a simple, earthy plight.

The King is born, the whole true story, illumined by a stable light.

No earthly crown upon His head, no velvet robes to shield the cold.

But promises the prophets said, are now held for us to behold.

King In The Manger! Hail, Immanuel!

Heaven's ransom, Earth's goodwill!

Kyrie Eleison! Lord have mercy!

Christ, our Savior, comes to dwell!

He sleeps in peace, the infant God, while shepherds watch the silent night.

His tiny hand, a tender rod, that guides the darkness into light.

O mystery deep, O truth untold, what grace within this stable lies.

More precious far than silver or gold, the love that shines within His eyes.

Gloria in Excelsis Deo!

Glory in the Highest! Glory!

King In The Manger! Hail, Immanuel!

Heaven's ransom, Earth's goodwill!

Kyrie Eleison! Lord have mercy!

Christ, our Savior, comes to dwell!