The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#114

114. Once in a Lonely Manger

Text Information

• First Line: Once in a lonely manger
• Title: Once in a Lonely Manger
• Author: Anonymous
• Arranger: Compiler (1965)
• Refrain First Line: Angels sang out the sweet story
• Meter: 7.6.D. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ: Incarnation, Birth of
• Copyright: Text Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger. Lk. 2:7.

Tune Information

• Name: SALVATION
• Composer: Anonymous
• Harmonizer: John J. Overholt (1965)
• Meter: 7.6.D. with Ref.
• Incipit: 53215 65532 16754
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Harmonization Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: M.M. 116