The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12364

12364. Angel Choirs In Accents Sweet

1 Angel choirs in accents sweet,
Herald hosts a countless throng!
Chanting they the shepherds greet;
This the burden of their song,
“We proclaim Messiah’s birth,
Love to men, and peace on earth.

2 “Lo! on this auspicious morn,
We the joyful tidings bring;
Unto you a Savior’s born,
David’s Son, and David’s King;
Lo! the Lord of earth and skies
In a lowly manger lies.

3 "To the royal city go,
Pay your homage at His feet;
He shall in His person show
Justice doth with mercy meet;
God appears on earth to dwell,
Hail him as Immanuel."

4 Born the nations all to bless,
Born to set His people free,
He shall save from all distress,
Give them glorious liberty;
Hail Him as the promised seed,
He will meet your every need.

5 He whom prophets long foretold,
In the end of time appears;
Judah’s lion, strong and bold,
Now His peaceful standard rears;
Types and shadows fade awy,
Darkness is exchanged for day.

Text Information

• First Line: Angel choirs in accents sweet
• Title: Angel Choirs In Accents Sweet
• Author: Anonymous
• Meter: 77.77.77
• Language: English
• Source: Christmas Minstrelsy by Joseph Williams and Henry Gauntlett (London and Mancehster: Novello & Bremner, 1864)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: NASSAU
• Composer: Hastings
• Arranger: Henry J. Gauntlett
• Meter: 77.77.77
• Key: A Major
• Copyright: Public Domain