Together in Song ‎#320

320. Never in all human story

1 Never in all human story
was a sight so wondrous seen,
Jesus Christ, the King of Glory,
cradled in a manger mean,
angel heralds in the sky,
lowly shepherds kneeling by.

2 Then the lamp of life was lighted,
brighter than the rising sun;
then were heaven and earth united,
peace of God on earth begun,
peace the troubled world to fill,
peace to those of holy will.

3 Prince of Peace! Your way before you
lies through nameless grief and pain:
death's dark shadow ever o'er you,
but it leads to highest reign:
glory that could never be,
but by way of Calvary.

Text Information

• First Line: Never in all human story
• Author: Joseph Pittman, 1842-1930 (alt.)
• Meter: 87.87.77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:2-7
  ;
  John 1:18
  ;
  Luke 1:68-79
  ;
  Luke 2:8-14
  ;
  Luke 2:29-35
  ;
  Matthew 3:15-17
• Topic: Christmas Eve; Jesus Christ: Incarnation; Jesus Christ: Kingship; Peace of the World; Reconciliation; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: BETHLEHEM
• Composer: Marion Ettie Pittman, 1874-1960
• Meter: 87.87.77
• Key: B♭ Major