Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#212

212. Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains

1. Far, far away on Judea’s plains,
Shepherds of old heard the joyous strains:

Chorus:
Glory to God,
Glory to God,
Glory to God in the highest;
Peace on earth, goodwill to men;
Peace on earth, goodwill to men!

2. Sweet are these strains of redeeming love,
Message of mercy from heav’n above: [Chorus]

3. Lord, with the angels we too would rejoice;
Help us to sing with the heart and voice: [Chorus]

4. Hasten the time when, from ev’ry clime,
Men shall unite in the strains sublime: [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Far, far away on Judea’s plains
• Title: Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains
• Author: John Menzies Macfarlane, 1833–1892
• Refrain First Line: Glory to God
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:8-20
• Topic: Christmas
• Notes: Additional scripture reference from LDS canon: Doctrine and Covenants 45:71

Tune Information

• Name: [Far, far away on Judea’s plains]
• Composer: John Menzies Macfarlane, 1833–1892
• Incipit: 11233 45543 22343
• Key: F Major or modal