Month: March 2015

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Hymn Lyrics and History

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Lyrics Rev. Edmund Hamilton Searles 1 It came upon the midnight clear,that glorious song of old,from angels bending near the earthto touch their harps of gold:“Peace on the earth, good will to men,from heaven’s all-gracious King.”The world in solemn stillness lay,to hear the angels sing. 2 Still through the …

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Hark The Herald Angels Sing Lyrics and Story (Composer Charles Wesley in 1735)

Hark The Herald Angels Sing Lyrics Wesley’s hymn for Christmas day “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Hark! the herald-angels sing,“Glory to the new-born King;Peace on earth, and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise.Join the triumph of the skies;Universal Nature, say,Christ the Lord is born today! Christ, by highest heaven adored,Christ, the …

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O Little Town of Bethlehem Lyrics and Story (Composer: Phillips Brooks)

O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM HYMN LYRICS Phillips Brooks 1 O little town of Bethlehem,how still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleepthe silent stars go by;yet in thy dark streets shineththe everlasting light.The hopes and fears of all the yearsare met in thee tonight. 2 For Christ is born of Mary,and, gathered …

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Silent Night – Stille Nacht Lyrics and Story (Composer Joseph Mohr in 1818)

Silent Night Lyrics 1 Silent night, holy night!All is calm, all is brightround yon virgin mother and child.Holy Infant, so tender and mild,sleep in heavenly peace,sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night, holy night!Shepherds quake at the sight.Glories stream from heaven afar,heav’nly hosts sing, Alleluia!Christ, the Savior, is born!Christ, the Savior, is born! 3 Silent …

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When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Hymn Lyrics and Story (Isaac Watts)

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Lyrics Isaac Watts 1 When I survey the wondrous crosson which the Prince of glory died,my richest gain I count but loss,and pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boastsave in the death of Christ, my God!All the vain things that charm me …

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Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken Hymn (John Newton, 1779)

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken Hymn Lyrics John Newton’s hymn on the church of Christ 1 Glorious things of you are spoken,Zion, city of our God;he whose word cannot be brokenformed you for his own abode.On the Rock of Ages founded,what can shake your sure repose?With salvation’s walls surrounded,you may smile at all your …

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