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Christ Is King

Little children, come and learn

Author: Charlotte B. Merritt
Tune: [Little children, come and learn]
Published in 7 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, MusicXML
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1. Little children, come and learn,
Learn the sweet old story;
Christ was once a child like you,
Now is King of glory.

Refrain
Ring, bells ring, Christ is King,
Christ is King of glory;
Christ was born in Bethlehem,
Christ, the King of glory.

2. Stars and angels sang aloud,
Peace on earth, and glory
To the God who from above
Sent this wondrous story. [Refrain]

3. Stars and angels sing again,
Tell the gladsome story!
Answer to the joyous bells,
Christ is King of glory. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #843

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Author: Charlotte B. Merritt

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Text Information

First Line: Little children, come and learn
Title: Christ Is King
Author: Charlotte B. Merritt
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Ring, bells, ring, Christ is King
Copyright: Public Domain
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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #843
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  • Noteworthy Composer score (NWC)
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Instances

Instances (1 - 2 of 2)

Hymns of the Restoration #359

Hymns of the Restoration #359
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The Cyber Hymnal #843

The Cyber Hymnal #843
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