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He is Born, the Child Divine

About the Song

Music: 13th century polish carol; Text and arrangement by Sally DeFord. These lyrics are set to the familiar tune which is also used for “Stars Were Gleaming” in the LDS Children’s Songbook (p. 37). Accompaniment includes flute, and bells or organ chimes.

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Lyrics

Come, good people, to the stable
Hasten to the manger-side
Come, behold the Infant holy
Come and see the blessed Child
Come and follow, one and all
Come see him lying in the stall
For He is born, the Child divine

Faithful shepherds watching ever
O’er their flocks by dark of night
Wondering, fearing, tidings hearing
‘Mid a glorious, shining light
Music ringing
Angels singing
News of joy and comfort bringing
He is born, the Child divine

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8 Comments

  1. Walter B Birkedahl

    I recall there was an organ part (separate from the piano) for this piece. If so, how can I obtain it?

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  2. Melvin Brackett

    Thanks so much Dear Sally, for permitting me to be bless with the talent that you have receive from the Lord. Im at least two years now since I got to found your amazing music & inspiration the website; since then I have printed some beautifull songs to be used in my congragation as a choir member. May God continues to bles & use you to to inspire us as we praise the Lord with your songs & music.

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    • Camila

      I feel the same way, so grateful for these beautiful songs and arrangements. And for share all with us. Thank you so much Sally.

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  3. David B Allen

    Where is the sheet music with the Stars were gleaming words?

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    • sallydeford

      https://www.lds.org/music/library/childrens-songbook/stars-were-gleaming?lang=eng

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  4. Emma

    We used this in choir a couple years in a row and it was always my favorite piece to sing. Thank you so much!

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  5. Nina Harris

    Hi Sally

    Like Heather, I am grateful for your talent … and generosity in sharing so much music. It enhances our meetings and helps us to feel the spirit more keenly.
    May you never grow short of inspiration!

    Nina x

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  6. Heather Hansen

    Hi Sally,
    I just wanted to say thanks for all of this beautiful music. I don’t know how many years I’ve been using your music, but it must be at least 15 years! I just printed out another song for our Branch Choir to use for this upcoming Christmas season, and I just felt like I should say “Hi”, and “Thanks!!!” You are so generous with your talents, and you’ve been a real inspiration to me.

    Love,
    Heather Hansen

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