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1 When Christ was born of Mary free,
In Bethlehem, that fair citie,
Angels sang there with mirth and glee,
'In excelsis gloria.'
Refrain:
In excelsis gloria,
In excelsis gloria,
In excelsis gloria,
In excelsis gloria.'
2 Herdsmen beheld these angels bright,
To them appearing with great light,
Who said, God's Son is born this night,
'In excelsis gloria.' [Refrain]
3 This King is come to save mankind,
In Scripture promised as we find,
Therefore this song have we in mind,
'In excelsis gloria.' [Refrain]
4 Grant us, O Lord, for Thy great grace,
In heaven in bliss to see Thy face,
Where we may sing to Thy solace,
'In excelsis gloria.' [Refrain]
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | When Christ was born of Mary free |
| Refrain First Line: | In excelsis gloria |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1920 |
| Topic: | Youth and School Life: Carols |
| Source: | Traditional, 15th cent. |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | [When Christ was born of Mary free] |
| Composer: | A. H. Brown |
| Key: | G Major or modal |
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