Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2:14
Words: E. U. Edel, 1880. Appeared in The Gem of Gems, edited by Asa Hull (New York: Daniel W. Knowles, 1881), number 178.
Music: Muş E. U. Edel (🔊 pdf nwc).
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Startling news the angel brings,
Glorious words for mortal ears;
Christ is born, the King of kings,
Lo! His signal star appears.
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Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Glory be to God on high!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Glory,
let our hearts reply
When the heav’nly host appeared
To the shepherds on the plain,
Following the good news heard,
Quickly came the glad refrain.
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Peace on earth, good-will to men,
Jesus comes to save and bless;
Go and find in Bethlehem,
Christ the Lord, and Him confess.
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Then they haste the Child to seek,
Trusting in the angel’s word;
Worshiping the Savior meek,
Wise men found in Him their Lord.
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Jesus our almighty king,
Lives and reigns in Heav’n above;
We adore and gladly sing
Praises for His boundless love.
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