The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#52

52. Sheep Fast Asleep

Text Information

• First Line: Hitsuji wa nemure ri (Sheep fast asleep, there on a hill)
• Title: Sheep Fast Asleep
• Japanese Title: Hitsuji Wa
• Author: Genzō Miwa (1907)
• Translator: John Moss (1957; alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.6
• Language: English; Japanese
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:10-11
  ;
  Luke 2:8-14
• Source: Japanese hymn
• Copyright: Text and Music: Permission #1430 granted by the Hymnal Committee, United Church of Christ in Japan.; Translation © 1963 John A. Moss. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Tune Information

• Name: KŌRIN
• Composer: Chûgoro Torii (1941)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.6
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Text and Music: Permission #1430 granted by the Hymnal Committee, United Church of Christ in Japan.