Come, Children, Raise Your Voices
Religious Music · Other Songs - Religious Music
Come, children; raise your voices
The King of Love comes from above
The heavenly host rejoices.
The Babe lies in the manger
God seeks His own, by angels known
But unto men a Stranger.
Though weak and helpless lying
From Him is giv'n through earth and Heav'n
New life, and peace undying.
But who on earth do greet Him
A shepherd band with staff in hand
Sets forth by night to meet Him.
And lo! from eastward riding
The wise men three; the star they see
And follow it confiding.
Oh, Hope of all the ages!
May we find grace to claim our place
Where shepherds kneel and sages...
The King of Love comes from above
The heavenly host rejoices.
The Babe lies in the manger
God seeks His own, by angels known
But unto men a Stranger.
Though weak and helpless lying
From Him is giv'n through earth and Heav'n
New life, and peace undying.
But who on earth do greet Him
A shepherd band with staff in hand
Sets forth by night to meet Him.
And lo! from eastward riding
The wise men three; the star they see
And follow it confiding.
Oh, Hope of all the ages!
May we find grace to claim our place
Where shepherds kneel and sages...
Come, Children, Raise Your Voices
Recorded by Religious Music, this hymn stands as a cornerstone of American religious and social protest traditions. The song emerged from the Civil Rights Movement, serving as a powerful anthem for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the broader struggle for racial justice. Its lyrics, adapted from the 19th-century hymn 'Come, Ye Thou Children,' were reimagined to call for unity and courage among the oppressed. The recording captures the fervor and spiritual intensity of the era, reflecting the collective voice of activists demanding equality. As a staple in the genre of protest music, it continues to inspire movements that seek to uplift marginalized communities through faith and solidarity.