From Heaven Above to Earth VOM HIMMEL HOCH—Geistliche Lieder, Leipzig, 1539 From Heaven Above to Earth 1 From heav’n above to earth I come To bear good news to every home; Glad tidings of great joy I bring, Whereof I know will say and sing: 2 To you this night is born a child Of Mary, chosen mother mild; This little child, of lowly birth, Shall be the joy of all your earth. 3 Now let us all with gladsome cheer Follow the shepherds and draw near To see this wondrous gift of God, Who hath His