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Glad Tidings

Author: W. Bennett Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: While shepherds on the eastern plain Refrain First Line: Glory to God

[While shepherds on the eastern plain]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: G. Froelich Incipit: 13453 46543 16712 Used With Text: Glad Tidings

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Author: W. Bennett Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #1820 First Line: While shepherds on the eastern plain Refrain First Line: Glory to God! Glory to God! Lyrics: 1. While shepherds on the eastern plain Were keeping faithful watch by night, Loud bursts the soul-inspiring strain, As Bethl’hem’s star beamed on their sight. Refrain Glory to God! Glory to God! Glory to God for redemption’s plan; Glory to God! Glory to God! Glory to God and goodwill to man! 2. With wingèd speed, the angel choir, Descending on their shining way, Struck with new theme the tuneful lyre, And night was turned to brightening day. [Refrain] 3. Glad tidings of great joy we bring, Good news to you and all mankind; In Bethlehem, lo! Christ your King, Laid in a manger you shall find. [Refrain] 4. Whilst listening to the rapturous song, New voices mingled in the strain, And suddenly the mighty throng, Caught up the thrilling, glad refrain. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [While shepherds on the eastern plain]

Glad Tidings

Author: W. Bennett Hymnal: Happy Greetings #143 (1888) First Line: While shepherds on the eastern plain Refrain First Line: Glory to God Languages: English Tune Title: [While shepherds on the eastern plain]

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Asa Hull

1828 - 1907 Composer of "[While shepherds on the eastern plain]" in The Cyber Hymnal Asa Hull USA 1828-1907. Born in Keene, NY, he became a music publisher in New York City. He married Emma F Atherton, and they had a daughter, Harriett. He wrote many tunes and authored temperance rallying songs. He published 33 works, of which 21 were songbooks, between 1863-1895. He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry

Gideon Froelich

Person Name: G. Froelich Composer of "[While shepherds on the eastern plain]" in Happy Greetings Apparently the husband of hymn-writer Mrs. Marion or Marian Froelich, Prof. Gideon Froelich was organist both of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and of Ahawath Chesed Synagogue, both in New York City. The rabbi of the synagogue, Isaac S. Moses, in the preface to the seventh edition of his The Sabbath-School Hymnal (New York: The Bloch Publishing Co., 1906), thanked Mrs. Marion Froelich for her help with English translations of German verse, and wrote:Prof. Gideon Froelich, whose genius has enriched this book with its finest melodies; no words are adequate to express the editor's gratitude and appreciation. For many years the organist of the above mentioned congregation, he has caught the spirit of Jewish melody, and the character of Jewish worship. His greater reward he will find in the joy which his compositions will produce in the hearts of thousands of Jewish children and in the gratitude of many worshipers in the Synagogue and the home.(source: AGO Founders Hymnal, p.96) ============== 19th Century Froelich, whose name is sometimes given with the title "Professor," was organist and choirmaster of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, and organist at the Ahawath Chesed Synagogue, both in New York City. He also helped found of the American Guild of Organists. www.hymntime.com/tch/