He Is Born ========== w&m: 18th century French carol, harm. by Carlton R.Young, 1988 Tune: Il Est Ne Meter: 7.8.7.7. with refrain [Refrain] 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. [Verse 1] Through long ages of the past, Prophets have foretold His coming; Through long ages of the past, Now the time has come at last! [Refrain] [Verse 2] O how lovely, O how pure Is this perfect Child of heaven; O how lovely, O how pure Gracious gift to humankind! [Refrain] [Verse 3] Jesus, Lord of all the world, Coming as a Child among us, Jesus, Lord of all the world, Grant to us Thy heavenly peace. [Refrain]