Yet another Advent/Christmas themed song that I’ve never heard of.
There are various versions and selections of verses of this floating around.
The words and music are credited to Thomas Ravenscroft, from “Melismata,” 1611.
I love this rendition from Nathan Clark George.
Here’s the lyrics which feature on the embedded track.
1.
Remember, O thou Man,
O thou Man, O thou Man;
Remember, O thou Man,
Thy time is spent.
Remember, O thou man,
How thou camest to me then,
And I did what I can,
Therefore repent.
2.
Remember God’s goodness,
O thou Man, O thou Man,
Remember God’s goodness
And promise made.
Remember God’s goodness,
How his only Son he sent
Our sins for to redress.
Be not afraid.
3.
Remember, O thou Man,
O thou Man, O thou Man;
Remember, O thou Man,
That God is great
Loving unchangeably,
Planned from eternity
By His word mightily
All to create.
4.
Remember, O thou Man,
O thou Man, O thou Man;
Remember, O thou Man,
That God is above
Long before time began
Knew of the sin of man
And made redemption’s plan
For He is love
Final refrain.
And with the angels sing
Praises of gladness bring
To Christ our heavenly king
Forevermore
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