The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10667

10667. Shepherds, Hail The Wondrous Stranger

1 Shepherds, hail the wondrous stranger!
Now to Bethl’em speed your way;
Lo! in yonder humble manger,
Christ the Lord is born today.

2 Christ, by prophets long predicted,
Joy of Israel’s chosen race;
Light to Gentiles long afflicted,
Lost in error’s darkest maze.

3 Bright the star of your salvation,
Pointing to His rude abode!
Rapturous news for every nation—
Mortals, now behold your God!

4 Glad we trace th’amazing story,
Angels leave their bliss to tell;
Theme sublime, replete with glory,
Sinners saved from death and hell.

5 Love eternal moved the Savior,
Thus to lay His radiance by;
Blessings to the Lamb for ever,
Glory be to God on high.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherds, hail the wondrous stranger!
• Title: Shepherds, Hail The Wondrous Stranger
• Meter: 87.87
• Language: English
• Source: Christian Psalmist by Thomas Hastings (New York: Ezra Collier, 1836)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternative tune: RATHBUN by Ithamar Conkey

Tune Information

• Name: QUEENSBOROUGH
• Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809 (arr.)
• Meter: 87.87
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain