The Cyber Hymnal ‎#13246

13246. The Birthday Of The King

1 In the town of Bethl’em, one starry night,
The Prince of Peace was sent to earth;
With a wondrous glory, a star was shining bright,
Beaming over the manger of His birth.

Refrain:
’Tis the birthday of the King,
’Tis the birthday of the King;
He was sent from Heav’n above,
God’s own precious gift of love,
’Tis the birthday of the King.

2 Shepherds saw with wonder in Heav’n the star,
To Him their gifts the sages bring;
At His feet to worship they journeyed from afar,
Gladly singing hosannas to their king. [Refrain]

3 Angels joined the chorus from out the sky,
Goodwill and peace proclaimed to men;
Let us swell the anthem of voices from on high
As we welcome His birthday once again. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In the town of Bethl’em, one starry night
• Title: The Birthday Of The King
• Author: Anna H. Munson
• Refrain First Line: ’Tis the birthday of the King
• Language: English
• Source: Sunday School Hymns No. 2 by Isaac H. Meredith and Grant C. Tullar (New York/Chicago: Tullar-Meredith, 1912)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [In the town of Bethl’em, one starry night]
• Composer: Isaac Hickman Meredith
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain