The Incarnation of Christ

Today is born of the Virgin Him who holdest all creation in the hollow of His hand. Today is born of the Virgin Him who holdest all creation in the hollow of His hand. Today is born of the Virgin Him who holdest all creation in the hollow of His hand. He whose essence is untouchable is wrapped in swaddling clothes as a babe. The God Who from of old established the heavens lieth in a manger. He who showered the people with manna in the wilderness feedeth on mild from the breasts. The bridegroom of the Church calleth the Magi and the Son of the Virgin accepteth gifts from them. We worship Thy Nativity, O Christ. We worship Thy Nativity, O Christ. We worship Thy Nativity, O Christ. - from the Royal Hours, chanted on Dec. 24