Hymns We Love, for Sunday Schools and All Devotional Meetings ‎#201

201. Bethlehem

1 Bethlehem so lowly,
Bethlehem so dear;
Bethlehem so holy
Christ thy King draws near.
Angels bear the tidings
Of His wondrous birth,
Ever singing glory,
Peace, goodwill on earth,
Peace, goodwill on earth.

Refrain:
Bethlehem, the joy of every nation,
Bethlehem, though humble by thy station,
Bethlehem, tonight thou art exalted.
Glory, Glory be to God on High,
Glory, Glory be to God on High.

2 Bethlehem, what glory
Fills thy courts tonight;
Shepherds tell the story,
Of the wondrous sight.
How the hosts of heaven
Sang o’er all the plain,
“Christ the world’s Redeemer,
Comes on earth to reign,”
Comes on earth to reign. [Refrain]

3 Bethlehem, we love thee,
Though so far away;
Bethlehem, above thee
Shines the light of day.
For the night of darkness
Now is past and o’er;
And the Prince of Glory
Reigns forevermore,
Reigns forevermore. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Bethlehem so lovely, Bethlehem so dear
• Title: Bethlehem
• Author: Adam Geibel
• Refrain First Line: Bethlehem, the joy of every nation
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1907

Tune Information

• Name: [Bethlehem so lovely, Bethlehem so dear]
• Composer: Adam Geibel