
Author: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #2377 Meter: Irregular First Line: While by the sheep we watched at night Refrain First Line: How great our joy! Great our joy! Lyrics: 1. While by the sheep we watched at night,
Glad tidings brought an angel bright.
Refrain
How great our joy! Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!
Praise we the Lord in heaven on high!
Praise we the Lord in heaven on high!
2. There shall be born, so He did say,
In Bethlehem a Child today. [Refrain]
3. There shall the Child lie in a stall,
This Child who shall redeem us all. [Refrain]
4. This gift of God we’ll cherish well,
That ever joy our hearts shall fill. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: JÜNGST
How Great Our Joy