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Infant Holy, Infant Lowly - Brass Ensemble
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Composer: Traditional (Poland)
Arranger: Davis, Joshua
Ensemble: Large Brass Ensemble and Percussion
Duration: Approx. 3 1/2 mins
SKU: DE 0049
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Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (W ż&obie leży)
Infant holy, infant lowly,
for His bed a cattle stall;
oxen lowing, little knowing
Christ, the babe, is Lord of all.
Swift are winging angels singing,
noels ringing, tidings bringing:
Christ the babe is Lord of all!
Christ the babe is Lord of all!
Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping
vigil till the morning new
saw the glory, heard the story,
tidings of the gospel true.
Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow,
praises voicing, greet the morrow:
Christ the babe was born for you;
Christ the babe was born for you.
"Infant Holy, Infant Lowly" is a beloved Polish Christmas carol rooted in the late Renaissance or early Baroque period. Originally titled "W zlobie lezy" ("In the manger He lies"), it is attributed to Piotr Skarga, a Counter-Reformation Jesuit priest and writer. The traditional Polish folk melody carries a tender yet joyful lilt, combining pastoral imagery with the Gospel account of the Savior's birth. Edith Margaret Reed's 20th-century English translation preserved the original's beauty and singability, establishing it as a cherished staple in Christmas worship and carol collections worldwide.
As recorded on the 2025 album release from the Berlin Philharmonic Brass Ensemble, "Frohe Weihnachten!"
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