Christmas Carols The Huron Carol Lyrics

The Huron Carol Lyrics

'Twas in the moon of winter-time 

 When all the birds had fled, 

 That mighty Gitchi Manitou 

 Sent angel choirs instead; 

 Before their light the stars grew dim, 

 And wandering hunter heard the hymn: 

 "Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, 

 In excelsis gloria." 

 

 Within a lodge of broken bark 

 The tender Babe was found, 

 A ragged robe of rabbit skin 

 Enwrapp'd His beauty round; 

 But as the hunter braves drew nigh, 

 The angel song rang loud and high... Refrain 

 

 O children of the forest free, 

 O sons of Manitou, 

 The Holy Child of earth and heaven 

 Is born today for you. 

 Come kneel before the radiant Boy 

 Who brings you beauty, peace and joy. Refrain