| Song | Once In Royal David’s City |
| Content Description | Once In Royal David’s City is a beloved Christmas hymn that beautifully tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. Written by Cecil Frances Alexander and set to music by Henry John Gauntlett, the hymn reflects the humility of Christ’s incarnation and His journey from a simple manger to becoming the Savior of the world. It is widely sung during Christmas services and carol traditions. With themes of humility, salvation, and the wonder of Christ’s birth, this hymn continues to inspire worshippers to reflect on God’s love revealed through Jesus. |
| Album | Our Great Redeemer’s Praise |
| Genre | Traditional Christian Hymns |
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| Tags | Christmas hymn, carol, worship song, gospel hymn, nativity song, Jesus birth hymn |
| Theme(s) | Nativity, humility, incarnation, salvation, Christmas, worship |
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Once In Royal David’s City
Stood A Lowly Cattle Shed,
Where A Mother Laid Her Baby
In A Manger For His Bed:
Mary Was That Mother Mild,
Jesus Christ Her Little Child.
He Came Down To Earth From Heaven,
Who Is God And Lord Of All,
And His Shelter Was A Stable,
And His Cradle Was A Stall;
With The Poor, And Mean, And Lowly,
Lived On Earth Our Savior Holy.
And Our Eyes At Last Shall See Him,
Through His Own Redeeming Love;
For That Child So Dear And Gentle
Is Our Lord In Heaven Above,
And He Leads His Children On
To The Place Where He Is Gone.
