Christ is merciful and mild,
He was once a little child;
He whom heavenly hosts adore
Lived on earth amongst the poor.

He the sick to health restored,
To the poor He preached the word;
Even children had a share
Of His love and tender care.

Every bird can build its nest,
Foxes have their place of rest;
He by whom the world was made
Had not where to lay His head.

Thus He laid His glory by,
When for us He stooped to die:
How I wonder, when I see
His unbounded love to me!

He who is the Lord most high
Then was poorer far than I,
That I might hereafter be
Rich to all eternity.