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To us
a Child of Royal Birth Lyrics
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The words and
lyrics of the old carol 'To us a Child of Royal Birth ' were
written by Charles Wesley (1707-1788). Charles was the brother
of John Wesley and co-founder of Methodism. He was also a great
writer of Hymns, Carols and poems. Educated at Oxford University
he joined a group and formed the Methodist movement. Charles
accompanied his brother John to the new colony of Georgia in
1735 where he worked as the secretary of the Governor, General
James Oglethorpe. Charles Wesley returned to England in 1736. |
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A selection of
Charles Wesley's hymns was first published in 1739 which proved
to be immensely popular. Charles married Sarah Gwynne on April
8th 1749 and they were blessed with two sons. He died in London
in March 1778.
Our grateful thanks goes to Eric Halstead for giving his kind
permission to play his self sequenced midi file of this superb
piano rendition of this Christmas Carol.
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To
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Christmas Carol Lyrics
Pause Music!
To us a Child of Royal Birth ,
Heir of the promises, is given;
The Invisible appears on earth,
The Son of man, the God of heaven.
A Saviour born, in love supreme
He comes our fallen souls to raise;
He comes His people to redeem
With all His plenitude of grace.
The Christ, by raptured seers foretold,
Filled with the eternal Spirit’s power,
Prophet, and Priest, and King behold,
And Lord of all the worlds adore.
The Lord of hosts, the God most high,
Who quits His throne on earth to live,
With joy we welcome from the sky,
With faith into our hearts receive
To us a Child of Royal Birth Lyrics
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www.carols.org |
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Midi file by kind
permission of E. Halstead |
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