Gentle Mary Laid Her Child - Hymn with Lyrics

 

1. Gentle Mary laid her Child
Lowly in a manger;
There He lay, the undefiled,
To the world a stranger:
Such a Babe in such a place,
Can He be the Savior?
Ask the saved of all the race
Who have found His favor.

2. Angels sang about His birth;
Wise men sought and found Him;
Heaven's star shone brightly forth,
Glory all around Him:
Shepherds saw the wondrous sight,
Heard the angels singing;
All the plains were lit that night,
All the hills were ringing.

3. Gentle Mary laid her Child
Lowly in a manger;
He is still the undefiled,
But no more a stranger:
Son of God, of humble birth,
Beautiful the story;
Praise His name in all the earth,
Hail the King of glory!

Scripture; 

Matthew 2:1-12; 

Mark 9:2-8

; Luke 2:1-20; John 1:1

The hymn "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child" was written in 1919 by William H. Dix, an English hymn writer and lay leader of the Church of England. The hymn was written as a reflection on the nativity story and portrays the gentle and humble nature of Mary and her child, Jesus.

The music for the hymn was composed by G. R. Woodward, a musician and priest who was also known for his contributions to English hymnody. This carol is cherished for its gentle, tender melody and its peaceful depiction of the nativity scene.