The Cyber Hymnal ‎#14256

14256. Long Years Ago In Bethlehem

1 Long years ago in Bethlehem,
The gentle mother mild
Held close against her happy breast
The little Christmas Child;
From Heav’n the angels leaning sang
Good will and peace on earth!
And king and shepherd, side by side,
Hailed the Christ-Child’s birth.

2 Ah, let the love which made that day
So wondrous sweet and pure,
Gladden and bless this Christmas tide,
Alike for rich and poor.
Then may we hear the angel song,
Which He, the undefiled,
Heard for His first sweet cradle song,
Jesus the Christmas Child.

Text Information

• First Line: Long years ago in Bethlehem
• Title: Long Years Ago In Bethlehem
• Author: Kate Whiting Patch, 1870-1909 (alt.)
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Long years ago in Bethlehem]
• Composer: Clare Sawyer Reed
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain