1000 Songs/For unto us a child is born Is 9:6

For unto us a child is born Is 9:6

1000 Songs

Text

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

Scripture: written by the prophet Isaiah around 701 and 681 BC Questions

Hymn: George Frederick Handel

Translations/Challenges

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.

Music

Irregular Meter

Tune

Originally arranged for congregational worship

From Handel's Oratorio Messiah Sheet Music

Background

Cultural setting

← Give ear, O heavens and I will speak Deut 32:1-43

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