The angel said unto her…Thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call His name Jesus.
Luke 1:30–31
Words: Alice J. Cleator, in Uplifted Voices, edited by Adam Geibel & R. Frank Lehman (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Adam Geibel Music, 1901), number 168.
Music: Adam Geibel (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Cleator (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
O city of David, arouse from rest,
From slumber and dreaming arise!
Messiah long promised is now thy guest,
Come, join in the song of the skies!
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His name shall be called Jesus,
Redeemer, Immanuel;
His name shall be called Jesus,
His power the world shall win;
His name shall be called Jesus,
Redeemer, Immanuel;
His name shall be called Jesus,
For He shall save from sin.
O city of David, awake! Rejoice!
A Savior to thee has been giv’n;
Come welcome His presence with heart and voice,
Come, join in the gladness of Heav’n.
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O city of David, awake, awake,
Behold all the skies are alight;
The gateways of Heaven are swung ajar,
Joy comes to the world this glad night.
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