1. The Babe in the manger
    Is Jesus my King,
    Now reigning in heaven—
    I joyfully sing.
    He lived as a human
    Like you and like me;
    He suffered our manners,
    And died on a tree.
  2. But why did He do it?
    ’Twas love in His heart;
    He saw my condition,
    So He took my part.
    He died for the sinner—
    For you and for me;
    He gave His life gladly
    To set captives free.
  3. A wonderful Savior
    To rescue my soul—
    In glad adoration
    I give Him control.
    My blessed Redeemer,
    I love You today;
    I’ll praise You forever
    In heaven someday.