Scripture Verse

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Introduction

Words: Ne­va E. Pren­tice, in Ech­oes of Glo­ry (La­Fay­ette, In­di­ana: Echo Mu­sic, 1888), num­ber 27.

Music: Pit­cairn (Kin­sey) John F. Kin­sey, 1888 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Pren­tice (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
John F. Kinsey (1852–1908)

Lyrics

Sing, O children, softly sing,
He was born our Sav­ior King,
In a manger laid to rest,
Jesus Prince of Peace.

Refrain

Let your happy voices rise,
Songs exultant to the skies,
Singing our Re­deem­er’s praise,
Christ is Prince always.

Sing, O children, of His birth,
He the ruler of the earth,
Homeless on His mother’s breast,
Jesus Prince of Peace.

Refrain

Sing, O children, of His loss,
How He died upon the cross,
How He intercedes for us,
Jesus Prince of Peace.

Refrain

Sing, O children, that He lives,
And is waiting to forgive,
Only come to Him and live,
Jesus, Prince of Peace.

Refrain