A Child is Born [Complete Hymn with Lyrics]

The hymn entitled ‘A Child is Born‘ is one of the popular Catholic Christmas hymns which is used in Christian communities during worship within the Christmas season. Catholic faithful use this hymn for Holy Mass and other liturgical celebrations. You will find below the lyrics of this hymn.

A Child is Born Lyrics

Antiphon: Unto us a child is born, Unto us a child is given, Eternal is his way.

1. The people who walk in darkness have seen a great light;

For men abiding in the land of death, a new splendour has appeared.

To them you have brought abundant joy;

Before you they rejoice, as with the joy at harvest, as men rejoice when dividing spoils.

2. For the yoke of his burden and the bar on his shoulder

And the rod of the oppressor you have broken, as on the day of Median.

For every boot that tramped in battle,

For every cloak that rolled in Blood will set aside.

Will go to feed the blazing fire.

3. For unto us a Child is born, to our race a Son is given,

His soldiers will bear the sceptre of his reign, and his name shall

Be called: Councellor of marvelous deed,

Mighty warrior of God, Everlasting Father of nations, and royal Prince of peace.

4. Ever wider shall his dominion be over his kingdom,

Upon the throne of David, in a peace that never ends,

He has established it and made it firm, based on justice and on right both now and forever the Lord of host will do these mighty deeds.

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