The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11083

11083. Christ At Bethlehem

1 Long ago on Christmas night,
Shepherds saw the heav’nly light,
Heard the song of angels bright,
Christ was born at Bethlehem.

Refrain:
Christ our king, Christ our king
Every voice His praise shall sing;
Jesus Christ our Lord and king,
Came that day to Bethlehem.

2 Quick to Bethlehem, they, to see
What the angels’ joy could be;
Lo! for love of you and me,
Christ was born at Bethlehem. [Refrain]

3 Come with them to sacred stall,
On our knees with wise men fall;
Savior, king and Lord of all,
Christ was born at Bethlehem. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Long ago on Christmas night
• Title: Christ At Bethlehem
• Author: William Smyth Babcock Mathews (1878)
• Refrain First Line: Christ our king, Christ our king
• Language: English
• Source: Primary Songs, by Mrs. D. C. Cook (Chicago: David C. Cook Publishing Company, 1878)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Long ago on Christmas night]
• Composer: William Smyth Babcock Mathews
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain