Child in the Manger

Child in the manger, Infant of Mary,
Outcast and Stranger, Lord of all,
Child Who inherits all our transgressions,
All our demerits on Him fall.

Once the most holy Child of salvation
Gently and lowly lived below.
Now as our glorious mighty Redeemer,
See Him victorious o’er each foe.

Prophets foretold Him, Infant of wonder;
Angels behold Him on His throne.
Worthy our Savior of all our praises;
Happy forever are His own.

Author: Mary MacDonald

Year: 1888

Also known as Mary MacDonald of Bunessan; this is the original Gaelic text translated as 'Child in the Manger' and set to the tune BUNESSAN. Alternate English translations exist (e.g. by Lachlan Macbean), but the core lyrics are attributed to her.