9627. Bethlehem Rejoices

1 Bethlehem rejoices,
Hark the voices clear,
Singing in the starlight
Nearer and more near.

Refrain:
Unto God be glory,
Peace to men be given,
This His will who dwelleth
In the heights of Heaven.

2 Heaven can not contain Him,
Nor the bounds of earth,
Yet, O glorious mystery!
Virgin gives Him birth. [Refrain]

3 Now the light ariseth
In the darkened skies,
Now the proud are humbled
And the lowly rise. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Bethlehem rejoices
Title: Bethlehem Rejoices
Greek Title: Δόξα ἐν ὑψίστοις θεῷ
Author: John of Damascus, 675-749
Translator: John Brownlie
Refrain First Line: Unto God be glory
Meter: 65.65 D
Language: English
Source: Hymns of the Greek Church (Edinburgh and London: Oliphant Anderson & Ferrier, 1900)
Copyright: Public Domain
Notes: Alternate tune: STARLIGHT by C. S. Beatson
Tune Information
Name: GOETHE
Composer: Anonymous
Meter: 65.65 D
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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