1000 Songs/For unto us a child is born Is 9:6
For unto us a child is born Is 9:6
Text
[edit | edit source]Based off of the scripture - Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace Bible
Author
[edit | edit source]Scripture: written by the prophet Isaiah around 701 and 681 BC Questions
Hymn: George Frederick Handel
Translations/Challenges
[edit | edit source]Handle's Text:
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given,
unto us a Son is given: and His name shall be called
Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God,
The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace,
The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
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Tune
[edit | edit source]Originally arranged for congregational worship
From Handel's Oratorio Messiah Sheet Music