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Text:A Song For Christmas Eve
Author:Harvey W. Loomis
Tune:MARINERS
Media:MIDI file

10670. A Song For Christmas Eve

1 Soft white snowflakes, gently falling,
Who has sent thee from the sky?
"Down on earth, my sisters, calling,
Bid me leave the clouds on high."

2 Sweet, soft music, like a flower,
What has brought thy cadence here?
"Silver bells within the tower,
Sent me forth the world to cheer."

3 Star of evening, steadfast gleaming,
Who has placed thy light above?
"I keep watch o’er children dreaming;
God has kindled me with love."

Text Information
First Line: Soft white snowflakes, gently falling
Title: A Song For Christmas Eve
Author: Harvey W. Loomis
Meter: 87.87
Language: English
Source: Christmas Carols and Hymns by Hollis F. Dean (New York: American Book Company, 1910)
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: MARINERS
Meter: 87.87
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Sicilian tune
Copyright: Public Domain



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