Child of gladness, child of sorrow
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1 Child of gladness, child of sorrow,
crib today but cross tomorrow;
holy Child who comes to borrow
peasant robe and stable bare:2 Child as all our children tender,
prince remove ... (continues)
Written by: Michael Perry [Find texts by Michael Perry] [Find tunes by Michael Perry]
This text appears in the Jubilate Group publication(s):
- Carol Praise (1987 edition) - number 44
- Carol Praise (1987 edition) - number 45
Related Biblical passages:
- Luke - chapter 2 - verse(s) 34
- 2 Corinthians - chapter 8 - verse(s) 9
Theme(s) of this text:
- Bethlehem, Bible
- Child
- Christmas
- Stable, Christmas
