Traditional New England Carol - In Bethlehem He First Came lyrics

In Bethlehem he first came God himself born as a babe The humble manger he was placed Became the home of one who saves Jesus Christ the incarnation The prophets of old foretold his coming The shepherds honored his humble station The lowly babe who saved the nations To Egypt they fled, babe and all At the angels word to wisemen tall They came to honor the Son of God Following the star from near and far In Nazareth they made their home Near Jez-reel Jesus grew tall In stature and wisdom he grew in favor The sacrifice of nations, the hope of us all