The Cyber Hymnal ‎#756

756. Carol, Sweetly Carol

1. Carol, sweetly carol,
A Savior born today;
Bear the joyful tidings,
Oh, bear them far away:
Carol, sweetly carol,
Till earth’s remotest bound
Shall hear the mighty chorus,
And echo back the sound.

Refrain
Carol, sweetly carol,
Carol, sweetly today;
Bear the joyful tidings,
Oh, bear them far away.

2. Carol, sweetly carol,
As when the angel throng
O’er the vales of Judah
Awoke the heavenly song:
Carol, sweetly carol,
Goodwill, and peace, and love,
Glory in the highest
To God who reigns above. [Refrain]

3. Carol, sweetly carol,
The happy Christmas time:
Hark! the bells are pealing
Their merry, merry chime:
Carol, sweetly carol
Ye shining ones above,
Sing in loudest numbers
Oh, sing redeeming love. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Carol, sweetly carol
• Title: Carol, Sweetly Carol
• Author: Fanny Crosby (1894)
• Refrain First Line: Carol, sweetly carol
• Meter: 12.12.12.12.12.12
• Language: English
• Source: Carols for Use in Church, by Richard R. Chope (London: William Clowes & Sons, Limited, 1894), number 47
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ODENWALD
• Composer: P. V
• Meter: 12.12.12.12.12.12
• Incipit: 33432 15171 23532
• Key: A Major
• Copyright: Public Domain