Long years ago over Bethlehem's hills

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Long years ago over Bethlehem's hills

Author: Leigh R. Brewer
Published in 9 hymnals

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1. Long years ago o’er Bethlehem’s hills
Was seen a wondrous thing;
As shepherds watched the sleeping flocks
They heard the angels sing.
The anthem rolled among the clouds
When earth was hushed and still;
Its notes proclaimed sweet peace on earth,
To all mankind good will.

Refrain
Glory to God in the highest,
The angels’ song resounds,
Glory to God in the highest!

2. That song is sung by rich and poor,
Where’er the Christ is known;
’Tis sung in words, and sung in deeds,
Which bind all hearts in one.
Angels are still the choristers,
But we the shepherds are,
To bear the message which they bring,
To those both near and far: [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #3906

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Author: Leigh R. Brewer

Born: January 20, 1839, Berkshire, Vermont. Died: August 28, 1916. Buried: Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Montana. Brewer was educated at Hobart College and General Theological Seminary, and was ordained in 1866. He served as Rector of Grace Church, Carthage, New York (1866-72) and Trinity Church, Watertown, New York (1872-80). He was consecrated as Missionary Bishop of Montana in 1880, and was living in Helena, Montana, as of 1911. --www.hymntime.com/tch/ Go to person page >

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