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Glory in the Highest

Glory in the highest, Lo, the mighty strain

Author: Mary G. Walker
Tune: BETHLEHEM (Main)
Published in 4 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Glory in the highest,
Lo! the mighty strain
Wakes the harps of angels,—
Fills the world again.

Refrain:
Glory in the highest!
Hear the echo still;
Glory to the Father,
Peace, on earth goodwill.

2 Shepherds lost in wonder,
Heard the midnight song,
On the plains of Juda;
From that shining throng. [Refrain]

3 Glory in the highest,
O! the blissful morn,
Spread abroad the tidings;
Christ, the Lord, is born. [Refrain]

Source: Gloria Deo: a Collection of Hymns and Tunes for Public Worship in all Departments of the Church #698

Author: Mary G. Walker

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Text Information

First Line: Glory in the highest, Lo, the mighty strain
Title: Glory in the Highest
Author: Mary G. Walker
Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Glory in the highest!
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #10079

Include 3 pre-1979 instances
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