A Child This Day Is Born by L. Edna Walter
A carol proclaims a Child born of high renown, worthy of sceptre and crown. Shepherds watching their fold heard an Angel announce the tidings, joined by a heavenly host praising God and singing glory in Paradise.
By L. Edna Walter · First published 1922 · Genre: Religious Hymn, Christmas Carol, Christian Poetry · 246 words
First lines
[Music]
1. A Child this day is born, / A Child of high renown; / Most worthy of a sceptre, / A sceptre and a crown. / CHORUS. / Glad tidings to all men, / Glad tidings sing we may, / Because the King of kings / Was born on Christmas Day.
2. These tidings shepherds heard / Whilst watching o'er their fold; / 'Twas by an Angel unto them / That night revealed and told. / Glad tidings, etc.
3. Then was there with the Angel / A host incontinent / Of heavenly bright soldiers / All from the Highest sent. / Glad tidings, etc.
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Genres
- Religious Hymn — The work is structured as a traditional hymn with multiple verses and a repeated chorus designed for congregational singing, employing the formal conventions of Christian sacred music.
- Christmas Carol — The poem explicitly celebrates the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day and functions as a seasonal Christmas hymn with traditional carols' celebratory and devotional tone.
- Christian Poetry — The work employs verse structure, rhyme scheme, and poetic meter characteristic of 19th-century Christian poetry, expressing theological concepts through lyrical language.
- Liturgical Music — The hymn format and structure indicate it was composed for use in Christian worship services, following the conventions of liturgical hymns meant for church congregations.
Tags
Christmas carol · nativity · hymn · angels · shepherds · heavenly host · glad tidings · praise · glory · religious poetry · biblical narrative · Christmas
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: L. Edna Walter
- Date: 1922 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Hymn, Christmas Carol, Christian Poetry, Liturgical Music, Spiritual Music
- Length: 246 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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