Baptist Hymnal 2008 ‎#202

202. How Great Our Joy

1 While by the sheep we watched at night,
Glad tidings brought an angel bright.

Chorus:
How great our joy!
Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy!
Joy, joy, joy!
Praise we the Lord in heaven on high!
Praise we the Lord in heaven on high!

2 There shall be born, so he did say,
In Bethlehem a Child today.[Chorus]

3 There shall the Child lie in a stall,
This Child who shall redeem us all.[Chorus]

4 This gift of God we'll cherish well,
That ever joy our hearts shall fill.[Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: While by the sheep we watched at night
• Title: How Great Our Joy
• Refrain First Line: How great our joy!
• Meter: Irregular meter
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Topic: Jesus, Birth
• Source: Traditional German Carol

Tune Information

• Name: JÜNGST
• Arranger: Hugo Jüngst
• Meter: Irregular meter
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Traditional German Melody