He Is Born the Holy Child - Traditional

He is born, the holy Child,
Play the oboe and bagpipes merrily!
He is born, the holy Child,
Sing we all of the Savior mild.

Through long ages of the past,
Prophets have foretold His coming;
Through long ages of the past,
Now the time has come at last!
He is born, the holy Child,
Play the oboe and bagpipes merrily!
He is born, the holy Child,
Sing we all of the Savior mild.

O how lovely, O how pure
Is this perfect Child of heaven;
O how lovely, O how pure,
Gracious gift to humankind!
He is born, the holy Child,
Play the oboe and bagpipes merrily!
He is born, the holy Child,
Sing we all of the Savior mild.

Jesus, Lord of all the world,
Coming as a Child among us,
Jesus, Lord of all the world,
Grant to us Thy heavenly peace.
He is born, the holy Child,
Play the oboe and bagpipes merrily!
He is born, the holy Child,
Sing we all of the Savior mild.

He Is Born the Holy Child lyrics are known for their bright dancing rhythm and the repetitive chorus that invites everyone to celebrate. The song describes the long-awaited arrival of the Messiah and the joy of the world in receiving Him. It encourages the use of instruments like the oboe and bagpipes to mark the occasion. By singing the He Is Born the Holy Child lyrics the congregation participates in an exultant and festive expression of faith celebrating the miracle of the ages with a spirit of French-inspired joy and deep-seated hope for the future.