The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11221

11221. Hail The Holy Night

1 Before we part again this happy time
A hymn we raise while glad bells o’er us chime;
We sing the wondrous glories of our Lord;
Our voices blend with glad refrains in sweet accord.

Refrain:
All praise to Christ our king; His love forever sing;
In fervent adoration our hearts unite;
His rule o’er earth proclaim; exalt His holy name
And hail again with happy song the holy night.

2 The hours, so fleet, are filled with thoughts of love;
Good will and peace sent down from Heav’n above;
Our friends we meet with smiles and words of cheer;
A golden day of cherished memories ends the year. [Refrain]

3 Around our hearts its spirit weaves a spell;
"Farewell," we say, "in all things fare thee well."
May all we love have showers of blessings rare
And in the joy of many Christmas festals share. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Before we part again this happy time
• Title: Hail The Holy Night
• Author: Abigail Bradley Hyde, 1799-1872
• Refrain First Line: All praise to Christ our king; His love forever sing
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Some hymnals sow the author as "Amy" Hyde

Tune Information

• Name: [Before we part again this happy time]
• Composer: Carl Harold Lowden (1913)
• Key: F Major
• Source: Days of Wonder (Philadelphia: Heidelberg Press, 1913)
• Copyright: Public Domain