Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2:14
Words: E. U. Edel, 1882. Appeared in Jewels of Praise, edited by Asa Hull (New York: Daniel W. Knowles, 1884), page 57.
Music: E. U. Edel (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Edel’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Glory to God!
sang the angel throng,
The Savior’s birth revealing;
Glory to God!
it shall be our song,
While Sabbath bells are pealing!
Refrain
Telling unto all the story,
How He left His home in glory!
Praise ye the Lord! He came to deliver,
Love Him and serve Him forever!
Telling unto all the story,
How He left His home in glory!
Praise ye the Lord! He came to deliver,
Love Him and serve Him forever!
Glory to God!
hear the glad refrain,
From hearts with rapture swelling;
Peace on the earth and good will to men,
From every cot and dwelling!
Refrain
Glory to God!
shall our anthem be,
When safe from all temptation;
And on the shore of eternity,
Praise Him who brought salvation!
Refrain