Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: Voices United #42 (1996) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Topics: The Christian Year Christmas; Choruses and Refrains; Christian Year Christmas; Jesus Christ Birth and Infancy; Last Supper; Manna, Bread of Life; Music and Singing; Nation; Salvation; Christmas Day 1 Year A; Christmas 1 Year A; Baptism of Jesus Year A; Advent 1 Year B Refrain First Line: Let us sing, sing, sing Lyrics: 1 Down to earth, as a dove,
came to light holy love;
Jesus Christ from above
bringing great salvation
meant for every nation.
[Refrain:]
Let us sing, sing, sing,
dance and spring, spring, spring.
Christ is here, ever near!
Gloria in excelsis.
2 This is love come to light,
now is fear put to flight.
God defeats darkest night,
giving for our sorrows
hope of new tomorrows. [Refrain]
3 Christ the Lord comes to feed
hungry souls in their need;
in the house there is bread:
Jesus in a stable,
in the church a table. [Refrain] Tune Title: THEODORIC (PERSONENT HODIE)
Down to Earth, as a Dove