Hymns of the Greek Church ‎#32

32. In the bliss of old predicted

In the bliss of old predicted,
Heaven and earth to-day rejoice;
Men and angels, one in spirit,
Shout aloud in gleeful voice;
For, to those in darkness drear,
God in human flesh is near.

Cave and manger show the mystery;
Shepherds tell the wondrous tale;
Bearing gifts to lay before Him
From the East the Magi hail;
Taught by angel words to sing,
We unworthy praises bring.

Glory be to God eternal!
Peace on earth its reign begin!
For the one Desire of nations
Comes to save us from our sin;
Freedom He will now bestow
From the bondage of the foe.

Text Information

• First Line: In the bliss of old predicted
• Title: In the bliss of old predicted
• Greek Title: ὁ οὐρανὸς καὶ ἡ γῆ σήμερον προφητικῶς εὐφραινέσθωσαν
• Translator: John Brownlie
• Meter: 8,7,8,7,7,7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900

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