The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12884

12884. Song For Christmas

1 To Christ in Bethlehem
Joyful the wise men came,
Led by the star;
Kneeling in reverent prayer,
Rich gifts they offered there:
Frankincense, gold, and myrrh,
Brought from afar.

2 To Christ in manger laid
Shepherds their homage paid,
By angels sent;
Leaving their flock afield,
Their service glad to yield,
To wondering men revealed
His great advent.

3 In every circling year,
Are told the tidings dear
Of star and song;
To Christ, our glorious king,
Our hearts and gifts we bring,
Join all His name to sing,
His praise prolong.

Text Information

• First Line: To Christ in Bethlehem
• Title: Song For Christmas
• Author: William C. Wilbor
• Meter: 66.46.66.4
• Language: English
• Source: Ode to Niagara and Other Poems (New York: Eaton & Mains, 1911), alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ITALIAN HYMN
• Composer: Felice de Giardini (1769)
• Meter: 66.46.66.4
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain