Author: John E. Bowers, b. 1923 Hymnal: Common Praise #52 (2000) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 'Glory to God!' all heav'n with joy is ringing;
angels proclaim the gospel of Christ's birth,
'Glory to God!', and still their song is bringing
good news of God incarnate here on earth.
2 Lowly in wonder shepherds kneel before him,
no gift to bring save love of heart and mind:
come like those shepherds, sing his praise, adore him,
a babe so weak, yet Saviour of mankind.
3 Humble, yet regal, wise men kneel before him,
gold, incense, myrrh, their gifts to Christ they bring:
come like those wise men, sing his praise, adore him
a babe so poor and modest, yet a King.
4 Though now no crib or cradle is concealing
Jesus our Lord in that far-distant shrine,
Christ at each eucharist is still revealing
his very self in forms of bread and wine. Topics: Christmas; Christmas I Year B; Epiphany Scripture: John 1:14 Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHWOOD
'Glory to God!' all heav'n with joy is ringing