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Come to the Manger

Author: G. W. Young Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: 'Tis the season of Christmas—away to the manger

[’Tis the season of Christmas—away to the manger]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: John Thomas Grape Tune Key: E Major Incipit: 12313 53517 65313 Used With Text: Come To The Manger

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Author: G. W. Young Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #15057 First Line: ’Tis the season of Christmas—away to the manger Lyrics: 1 ’Tis the season of Christmas—away to the manger, The place of all others where Christians should prove The zeal of disciples to welcome the Stranger Who comes on His mission of mercy and love. And what tho’ His roof and reception be lowly, Where only the poor and the humble repair; ’Tis the birthplace of Christ, consecrated and holy, ’Tis the temple of Godhead, for Jesus is there! 2 Oh, come to the manger—the angel is winging Thro’ the air, while his tidings are sounding abroad; A legion of heavenly choristers singing, Good will to the nations, and glory to God! Hast thou not a word for that wonderful meeting? No song in that anthem of glory to share? Awake from thy slumbers, to join in their greeting, And come to the manger—for Jesus is there! 3 Oh, come to the manger—the shepherds, obeying The herald of glory, are there even now; Their fervent petitions of gratitude paying, And pleading their fealty and making their vow. Hast thou no allegiance to offer before Him? No vows of affection, no penitent prayer? Awake from thy slumbers, prepare to adore Him, And come to the manger—for Jesus is there! 4 Oh, come to the manger—the star is yet shining, Undimmed by a cloud, uneclipsed by the morn; Like curtains of silver, its radiance inclining, To shelter the couch where the Savior was born. It shines to invite, to assure, to direct thee, ’Tis an omen of mercy—no longer forbear; The shepherds, the magi, the angels expect thee, Come, come to the manger—for Jesus is there! Languages: English Tune Title: [’Tis the season of Christmas—away to the manger]

Come to the manger

Author: G. W. Young Hymnal: Sabbath Carols #d120 (1896) First Line: 'Tis the season of Christmas

The zeal of disciples

Author: G. W. Young, Esq. Hymnal: Sabbath Carols #74 (1868) First Line: 'Tis the season of Christmas--away to the Manger

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John T. Grape

1835 - 1915 Person Name: John Thomas Grape Composer of "[’Tis the season of Christmas—away to the manger]" in The Cyber Hymnal John Thomas Grape USA 1835-1915. Born at Baltimore, MD, he became a successful coal merchant. He married Sophia F MacCubbin, and they had one daughter, Agnes. He was a member of Monument St. Methodist Church in Baltimore, where he played the organ, directed the choir, and was active in the Sunday school. Later, he directed the choir at the Hartford Avenue Methodist Church. The hymn noted below was composed by Grape in 1868, with lyrics composed by Envina Mable Hall of the same church in 1865 while sitting in the choir loft during a sermon. Both words and music had been given to the pastor, Rev George W Schreck, at different times, and one day he remembered he had been given both. Grape's tune had a refrain, so Ms Hall, hearing it, then added words to her poem for that, and the hymn was complete. At Schreck's urging they sent the hymn to Professor Theodore Perkins, publisher of “Sabbath Carols” periodical, and it became popular. Grape died in Baltimore. John Perry