The Cyber Hymnal ‎#13041

13041. Long Years Ago, On Christmas Morn

1 Long years ago, on Christmas morn
The Savior of mankind was born;
And angels caroled at His birth,
"Good will to men; peace on the earth."

2 Now after years of gloom and strife,
The Christ Child brings us love and life,
Bids hatred end and warfare cease
In world-wide brotherhood and peace.

3 O Holy Child, this Christmas morn,
Once more within our hearts be born.
Blest angels, chant your songs again,
"On earth be peace, goodwill to men."

Text Information

• First Line: Long years ago, on Christmas morn
• Title: Long Years Ago, On Christmas Morn
• Author: Arthur F. M. Custance
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: The Church Hymnal Revised by Charles L. Hutchins (Boston: Parish Choir, 1920)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: TOKELAU
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Ancient Herefordshire tune
• Copyright: Public Domain