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Christ Is Born!

Wrapped in the shadowy mantle of night

Author: Jessie F. Moser
Tune: [Wrapped in the shadowy mantle of night]
Published in 1 hymnal

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Wrapped in the shadowy mantle of night
Lieth the earth; hushed ev’ry sound;
Dim, on the hills, in the twinkling light,
Shepherds and flocks prone on the ground.

2 Softly the music of fluttering wings
Stealeth around; dazzling bright
Glory, the glory of King of all kings,
Sun of all suns, Light of all light!

3 Cloudburst of joy from the luminous sky
Floodeth the earth: “Glory to God!”
Peace unto men who are far, who are nigh,
Riding the sea: treading the sod.

4 Tidings of rapture float out on the air:
God is with men! Love has had birth;
Born in a manger, thy sorrows to share,
Jesus thy Lord! Praise Him, O earth!

Source: The Gospel Message Choir #43

Author: Jessie F. Moser

Jessie Fremont Moser, born 8 June 1860, Vienna, Trumbull County, Ohio, USA. Died 21 August 1944, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA Married to Ellet Joseph WAGGONER.  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Wrapped in the shadowy mantle of night
Title: Christ Is Born!
Author: Jessie F. Moser
Language: English
Publication Date: 1929
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Gospel Message Choir #43

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