Day 10, Track 10: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Author: Original author is unknown, may date back to the 1200’s, polish translation attributed to Piotr Skarga, 1500’s. English translation by Edith Margaret Gallibrand Reed, 1920.

Tune: resembles Mazurka

Scriptural reference: Luke 2:7

There is some mystery around this hymn’s origin. The lyrics focus on the birth of Jesus and the manger scene. Historically a traditional Polish Christmas carol, its rhythm is similar to a Polish folk dance.

The rhymes are tight and concise, reminding me of a rap song. I would have loved to share this with my nephew, Jon. to see what he could make of it. It would have been fun to hear what he came up with. Maybe he’s working on it in heaven as I type this. I like the thought of that.

This is another new hymn for me. Is this familiar to you?

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