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Gentle Mary laid her child
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Gentle Mary laid her child by Melchior Vulpius — Lyrics
Gentle Mary laid her Child
Lowly in a manger;
There He lay, the undefiled,
To the world a Stranger.
Such a Babe in such a place,
Can he be the Saviour?
Ask the saved of all the race
Who have found His favour.
Angels sang about His birth.
Wise men sought and found Him;
Heaven’s star shone brightly forth
Glory all around Him.
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About Gentle Mary laid her child
Melchior Vulpius's setting of Gentle Mary laid her Child is a sacred Christmas anthem for SATB choir. The text describes the Nativity, from Mary laying her infant Son in a manger to the adoration of the shepherds and Wise Men, and the angelic proclamation of His birth. The composer captures the humble beginnings of Christ's earthly life, while also acknowledging His divine nature as the Saviour. The lyrics reflect on the wonder and glory of this event, celebrating Jesus as the King of Glory. This piece is well-suited for a Christmas service, offering a moment of reflection on the central story of Christianity.
