Who is this, for whom we sing? At this season, good news brings, Miracles, the legends bold— Chant his name, both young and old
Nicholas, Nicholas of Myra Nicholas, Nicholas of Myra
Loving children, students saved; From his wealth to all he gave. Down the chimney, bags of gold— Chant his name, both young and old
Nicholas, Nicholas of Myra Nicholas, Nicholas of Myra
Pilgrims now the name revere As we hold his memory dear. Still his wondrous story told— Chant his name, both young and old
Nicholas, Nicholas of Myra Nicholas, Nicholas of Myra
Calms the seas, the grain increased, From injustice all released, Three glad daughters wont be sold— Chant his name, both young and old
Nicholas, Nicholas of Myra Nicholas, Nicholas of Myra
Text: J M ROSENTHAL, 2006 TUNE: GLORIA (French Carol) 77 77 with Refrain
Feast Day 6 December The text refers to the legends of the three daughters saved from being sold as slaves; the three pickled boys/students brought back to life; the miracle of the grain; freeing of unjustly accused soldiers and saving the sailors from the tempest. Myra is the name of the city in Asia Minor, nowTurkey, where Nicholas was bishop.
By the Revd Deacon J M Rosenthal, for St John Anglican Church, Notting Hill, London, England. Used by permission.
