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Child Jesus comess from heavenly height
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Child Jesus comess from heavenly height by Peter C. Lutkin — Lyrics
1 Child Jesus comes, from heav'nly height,
To save us from sin's keeping;
On manger straw, in darksome night,
The Blessed One lies sleeping;
The Star smiles down, the angels greet,
The oxen kiss the Baby's feet.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Child Jesus.
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About Child Jesus comess from heavenly height
This setting of an English Christmas text opens with the voices of the SATB choir descending, as if from heaven, mirroring the lyric's opening image of the Child Jesus coming from a heavenly height. The music conveys the tenderness of the Nativity scene, with the serene text speaking of the baby lying on straw, greeted by stars and angels. The composer's setting captures the message of hope and healing offered by the newborn Christ, urging the listener to seek the child and emulate his meekness and purity. The repeated "Hallelujah" refrain adds a celebratory element to this gentle, devotional Christmas carol for mixed choir.
