Introduction
Words: Thomas Kelly (1769–1855), alt. Appeared in Hymns on Various Passages of Scripture. A New Edition (London: Religious Tract Society, 1836), pages 7–8.
Music: Abiding Grace John S. Camp, 1905 (🔊 pdf nwc).
I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:10–11
Words: Thomas Kelly (1769–1855), alt. Appeared in Hymns on Various Passages of Scripture. A New Edition (London: Religious Tract Society, 1836), pages 7–8.
Music: Abiding Grace John S. Camp, 1905 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Angelic messenger, repeat
Those joyful sounds once more;
For sure no accents half so sweet,
E’er reached my ears before.
Glad tidings down from Heav’n I bring,
Of joy this holy morn:
To you we sing: Find Christ the King
In Bethlehem is born.
Seraphic sounds now fill the air,
From angel bands above;
And Heav’n itself, come down to earth,
Proclaims the birth of Love.