Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: In hymns of praise eternal God
Topic: Christ/The Nativity
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: PM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 119
Page Number: 073, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsIn hymns of praise, eternal God,
When thy creating hand
Stretch'd the blue arch of heaven abroad,
And meted sea and land,
The morning stars together sung,
And shouts of joy from angels rung.
Than earth's prime hour, more joyous far
Was the eventful morn,
When the bright beam of Bethlehem's star
Announc'd a Saviour born!
Then sweeter strains from heaven began,
"Glory to Go -- good will to man."
Babe of the manger! can it be?
Art thou the Son of God?
Shall subject nations bow the knee,
And kings obey thy nod?
Shall thrones and monarchs prostrate fall
Before the tenant of a stall?
'T is he! the hymning seraphs cry,
While hov'ring drawn to earth;
'T is he! the shepherds' songs reply;
Hail! hail! Immanuel's birth:
The rod of peace those hands shall bear,
That brow a crown of glory wear!
'T is he! the eastern sages sing,
And spread their golden hoard;
'T is he! the hills of Zion ring,
Hosanna to the Lord!
The Prince of long prophetic years
To-day in Bethlehem appears!