The Cyber Hymnal ‎#835

835. Christ's Natal Day

1. Once o’er the hills of Judah,
Burst forth a glorious light;
Heralding the Messiah,
Shining in splendor bright!
And thro’ the air came stealing,
Sweetly on wings of morn;
From Heaven’s towers pealing,
Jesus the Lord is born!

Refrain
Glory, glory, glory let us sing!
Glory to our heav’nly King!
Sound aloud His praises, sing a joyful lay,
This is our Savior’s natal day!

2. Strange was His throne, O children!
Only a manger cold!
But princely gifts were brought Him,
Myrrh, frankincense and gold.
Myrrh was the bitter token
Of His great sacrifice;
Frankincense, homage paid Him;
And gold, the kingly price. [Refrain]

3. Still through the air around us
Echo celestial strains;
Still o’er earth’s sinful darkness
That Light in grandeur reigns;
What are the gifts we’ll bring Him?
No type of sorrow now!
Hearts’ prayers shall be our incense
And love shall crown His brow. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Once o'er the hills of Judah
• Title: Christ's Natal Day
• Author: Birdie Bell (1885)
• Refrain First Line: Glory, glory, glory let us sing!
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Once o'er the hills of Judah]
• Composer: Asa Hull
• Incipit: 53451 17276 54345
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain