Chalice Hymnal ‎#170

170. How Great Our Joy!

1 While by the sheep we watched at night,
lo, there appeared an angel bright:

Refrain:
How great our joy! Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!
Glory to God who reigns on high!
Glory to God who reigns on high!

2 Born is the Child, in manger small,
whom God has sent to save us all. [Refrain]

3 Go you this night, and you shall find
the Savior born for humankind. [Refrain]

4 Jesus, the gift from heav'n above
fills all our hearts with joy and love. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: While by the sheep we watched at night
• Title: How Great Our Joy!
• Meter: Irr.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:8-14
• Topic: God Known in Jesus Christ: Birth; Christian Year: Christmas; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Birth; Joy
• Source: Traditional German carol, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: JUNGST
• Arranger: Hugo Jüngst (c. 1890)
• Meter: Irr.
• Key: g minor
• Source: Traditional German melody