Lo! newborn Jesus

Lo! newborn Jesus 
  Soft and weak and small,
Wrapped in baby’s bands 
By his mother’s hands,
  Lord God of all.

Lord God of Mary, 
  Whom his lips caress.
While He rocks to rest 
On her milky breast
  In helplessness.

Lord God of shepherds 
  Flocking through the cold.
Flocking through the dark 
To the only Ark,
  The only Fold.

Lord God of all things 
  Be they near or far,
Be they high or be they low, 
Lord of storm and snow,
  Angel and star.

Lord God of all men.
  My Lord and my God!
Thou who lovest me, 
Keep me close to thee
  By staff and rod.

Lo! newborn Jesus 
Loving great and small,
Love’s free Sacrifice, 
Opening Arms and Eyes
To one and all. 

                 Amen.