The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#237b

237b. Lo! descending, the heavens rending

1 Lo! descending, the heavens rending,
Messengers from God to men;
Angels winging, tidings bringing,
Christ is born in Bethlehem;
Come with gladness, and banish sadness,
Children, sweetly tune your voices,
Sing aloud while heaven rejoices;
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
"Peace on earth, good will to men,"
Lift aloud a lofty strain,
God is reconciled to man;
Glory to our Saviour King,
Heaven and earth with glory ring,
Praise him, Praise him,
The Lord Jehovah praise,
Praise him, Praise him,
The Lord Jehovah praise,
Hosanna! Hosanna!

2 Dearest Saviour, grant thy favor,
While in these thy courts we stay,
Thy rich blessings on us resting,
On this happy festive day,
Bells are ringing, and birds are singing,
Woods and fields their tribute bringing,
Back the hills the echoes flinging;
Let our voices, swell the chorus
In a grateful song of praise;
Joyful, come before him now.
Humbly in his presence bow,
Now to him our tribute bring,
Lord of lords and King of kings
Praise him, Praise him,
ye grateful children, praise,
Praise him, praise him,
ye grateful children, praise,
Hosanna! Hosanna!

Text Information

• First Line: Lo! descending, the heavens rending
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTMAS ANTHEM
• Key: B♭ Major