In the Bleak Midwinter - Allison Crowe (live on television) w. lyrics video free download

Allison Crowe performs a traditional song of the season, In the Bleak Midwinter. This is part of her live television special, Tidings.

A live-in-the-studio recording of this song is on Allison Crowe's "Tidings" album - a modern classic.

http://music.allisoncrowe.com/track/in-the-bleak-midwinter

In the Bleak Midwinter

Words: Christina G. Rossetti, 1830-1894

Music: Gustav Holst, 1874-1934

Tune: CRANHAM, Meter: Irr.

Arranged and performed by Allison Crowe

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,

earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;

snow had fallen, snow on snow,

in the bleak midwinter, long ago.

Heaven cannot hold Him, nor the earth sustain;

Heaven and earth shall welcome Him when he comes to reign.

In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed

for the Lord Incarnate, Jesus Christ.

Angels and archangels sang their praises there,

cherubim and seraphim gathered in the air;

but his Mother Mary, in her maiden bliss,

worshiped the Beloved only with a kiss.

What can I give Him, poor as I am?

If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;

if I were a Wise One, I would do my part;

yet what I can I give him: give my heart

yet what I can I give him: give my heart.