The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9627

9627. Bethlehem Rejoices

1 Bethlehem rejoices,
Hark the voices clear,
Singing in the starlight
Nearer and more near.

Refrain:
Unto God be glory,
Peace to men be given,
This His will who dwelleth
In the heights of Heaven.

2 Heaven can not contain Him,
Nor the bounds of earth,
Yet, O glorious mystery!
Virgin gives Him birth. [Refrain]

3 Now the light ariseth
In the darkened skies,
Now the proud are humbled
And the lowly rise. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Bethlehem rejoices
• Title: Bethlehem Rejoices
• Greek Title: Δόξα ἐν ὑψίστοις θεῷ
• Author: John of Damascus, 675-749
• Translator: John Brownlie
• Refrain First Line: Unto God be glory
• Meter: 65.65 D
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns of the Greek Church (Edinburgh and London: Oliphant Anderson & Ferrier, 1900)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: STARLIGHT by C. S. Beatson

Tune Information

• Name: GOETHE
• Composer: Anonymous
• Meter: 65.65 D
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain