Lyrics
Praise and Glory, to the Highest
Little Stranger, here on Earth
Little Stranger, in a manger
Little Stranger, sweet and mild
Mother Mary there with Joseph
Watches or you, there Holly Child
Searching for You, to adore You
Came three Kings, led by a star
Little Stranger in a manger
They′ll find Heaven, where You are
Quires of Angel, are singing
This night of Your birth
Praise and Glory to the highest
In a stable on Earth
Humble shepherds filled with wonder
Kneel and pray by lantern light
Little Stranger in a manger
Bless us all this Holly night
Quires of Angels, are sinning
This night of Your birth
Praise and Glory to the Highest
Little Stranger on Earth
Humble shepherds, filled with wonder
Kneel and pray by lantern light
Little Stranger, in a manger
Bless us all, this Holly night
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Little Stranger” presents the nativity through images of the manger, Mary and Joseph, visiting kings, angels, and wondering shepherds. The repeated description of Christ as a stranger emphasizes the humility of his arrival: heavenly glory appears in a stable and is recognized by ordinary worshippers. Its prayer for blessing turns the Christmas scene into an expression of reverence rather than a simple retelling of events.
The song closely echoes Luke’s account of angels announcing Jesus’ birth to shepherds, who then go to see the child. Its star-led kings draw from Matthew’s account of the Magi, though the biblical text does not specify their number. By joining these familiar scenes, the lyric centers on adoration and on the belief that heaven is found in the presence of Christ. Praise “to the Highest” also recalls the angels’ declaration of glory to God, making the song well suited to Christmas worship.
Related Scripture
- Luke 2:13-14 Angels at Jesus’ birth give glory to God, as the lyric describes.
- Matthew 2:1-2 Magi follow a star in order to worship the newborn king.