Voices United ‎#72

72. From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

Text Information

• First Line: From heaven above to earth I come
• Title: From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
• Author: Martin Luther (1535)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1855, adapt.)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: The Christian Year: Christmas; Angels; Biblical Characters: Mary, Mother of Jesus; Hymns Suitable for Use with Children; Christian Year: Christmas; Forgiveness from God; Good News, Gospel; Heaven(s)/Paradise; Jesus Christ: Atonement; Jesus Christ: Birth and Infancy; Jesus Christ: Incarnation; Joy; Music and Singing; New Year; Salvation; Advent 2: Year A; Advent 4: Year A; Christmas Day 1: Year A; Christmas Day 2: Year A; Advent 4: Year B; Advent 3: Year C
• Copyright: Translation copyright © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

Tune Information

• Name: VOM HIMMEL HOCH
• Composer (attributed to): Martin Luther
• Arranger: Unknown
• Meter: 8 8 8 8
• Key: C Major