The Heavenly Child in Stature Grows TALLIS—Thomas Tallis The Heavenly Child in Stature Grows 1 The Heav’nly Child in stature grows, And, growing, learns to die; And still His early training shows His coming agony. 2 The Son of God His glory hides With parents mean and poor; And He, Who made the heavens, abides In dwelling-place obscure. 3 Those mighty Hands that rule the sky No earthly toil refuse; The Maker of the stars on high An humble trade pursues. 4 He,Whom the choirs of Angels praise