Behold, the Great Creator

Baldwin, Antony (b. 1957)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Organ

Occasion:

Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Nativity of the Lord → General
Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Epiphany of the Lord → General

Publication Information:
Oxford University Press — 94.299
ISBN 0-19-386253-0

Text Information:
Reference: Thomas Pestel (1584–1659)

Lyrics:

Behold the great Creator makes 
Himself a house of clay, 
A robe of virgin flesh he takes
Which he will wear for ay.

Hark, hark the wise eternal Word,
Like a weak infant cries!
In form of servant is the Lord,
And God in cradle lies.

This wonder struck the world amazed,
It shook the starry frame;
Squadrons of spirits stood and gazed,
Then down in troops they came.

Glad shepherds ran to view this sight;
A choir of angels sings
And eastern sages with delight
Adore this King of kings.

Join then all hearts that are not stone,
And all our voices prove,
To celebrate this holy One,
The God of peace and love.  Alleluia.

Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Oct 28, 2021 Last updated: Jan 16, 2022