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About this Hymn
Here is another hymn we wrote for our Irish Christmas concerts. It was inspired by the American roots traditions and has been performed by bluegrass and African American vocal groups alike (there is even a rap version). It is most commonly used in church contexts as a call-and-response or children's hymn.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Hear the cry from Bethlehem: "O children, come!" Son of God now born to men: "O children, come!" Bring your troubles, bring your fears; bring the needs that draw you near. Find the hope of all the years: "O children, come! O children, come!"
Verse 2
Peace on earth, good will to men: "O children, come!" Righteous rule that will not end: "O children, come!" Lay down all your bitterness; turn from sin's toil and distress. Find his grace and perfect rest: "O children, come! O children, come!"
Verse 3
Where the Father's grace has walked: "O children, come!" Where you see the hurt and lost: "O children, come!" Show the mercy shown to you; gifts of kindness to renew. Love from hearts sincere and true. "O children, come! O children, come!"
Hear the cry from Bethlehem: "O children, come!" Son of God now born to men: "O children, come!" Bring your troubles, bring your fears; bring the needs that draw you near. Find the hope of all the years: "O children, come! O children, come!"
Verse 2
Peace on earth, good will to men: "O children, come!" Righteous rule that will not end: "O children, come!" Lay down all your bitterness; turn from sin's toil and distress. Find his grace and perfect rest: "O children, come! O children, come!"
Verse 3
Where the Father's grace has walked: "O children, come!" Where you see the hurt and lost: "O children, come!" Show the mercy shown to you; gifts of kindness to renew. Love from hearts sincere and true. "O children, come! O children, come!"
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty © 2014 Getty Music Publishing (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)