The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8798

8798. Peace Upon Earth

1 "Peace upon earth!" the angels sang,
"Good will unto men!" the chorus rang,
"Glory to God!" the Christ has come,
His bright star shines in the clear blue dome.

Refrain:
Joyously sing, joyously sing,
Joyously sing, joyously sing!
Shout hallelujah to Christ, our king!

2 "Peace upon earth!" ’tis sounding still,
"Glory unto God, to men good will!"
Bethlehem’s song, ’tis caught from far,
And lifted up, to that glowing star. [Refrain]

3 "Jesus has come!" it echoes wide,
Thro’ valley and plain, on mountainside;
But not alone the angels sing,
For even children the anthem ring. [Refrain]

4 Yes! let them sing, for Christ has laid
His hand with a blessing on their head;
Sweeter to Him than angels’ tones
Are songs that come from His little ones. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: "Peace upon earth!" the angels sang
• Title: Peace Upon Earth
• Author: Julia A. Mathews
• Refrain First Line: Joyously sing, joyously sing
• Language: English
• Source: Pure Gold for the Sunday School by Robert Lowry and W. Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1871)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Peace upon earth! the angels sang]
• Composer: Robert Lowry
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain