Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11
Words: Mary A. Kidder, in White Robes, by Alonzo J. Abbey & Merritt J. Munger (Boston, Massachusetts: Oliver Ditson, 1879), pages 90–91.
Music: Chester G. Allen (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Kidder or Allen (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Glory in the highest, glory!
Saints and angels praise the morn;
Shout hosanna, tell the story,
Christ the Lord of life is born.
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In the manger He is sleeping;
Scarce we hear His gentle breath;
Yet, O glory, hallelujah!
He hath come to save from death;
Yet, O glory, hallelujah!
He hath come to save from death.
Praise Him, praise Him every nation!
On this happy festive morn;
Praise the Rock of our salvation,
Christ the Lord of life is born.
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He who trod the way before us,
Bore for us reproach and scorn,
See His banner waving o’er us,
Christ our loving Savior born.
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Glory in the highest, glory!
Hail the Savior’s natal morn;
Saints and angels tell the story,
Christ the Lord of life is born.
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