Jesus, Once of Humble Birth
#196 Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints0:00 / 0:00
Lyrics
Verse 1
Jesus, once of humble birth, Now in glory comes to earth.
Once he suffered grief and pain; Now he comes on earth to reign.
Now he comes on earth to reign.
Verse 2
Once a meek and lowly Lamb, Now the Lord, the great I Am.
Once upon the cross he bowed; Now his chariot is the cloud.
Now his chariot is the cloud.
Verse 3
Once he groaned in blood and tears; Now in glory he appears.
Once rejected by his own, Now their King he shall be known.
Now their King he shall be known.
Verse 4
Once forsaken, left alone, Now exalted to a throne.
Once all things he meekly bore, But he now will bear no more.
But he now will bear no more.
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Attribution
Music by: Giacomo Meyerbeer, 1791–1864, adapted
Text by: Parley P. Pratt, 1807–1857
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