The Cyber Hymnal ‎#13106

13106. The Angels' Song

1 There was darkness above, there was darkness beneath,
’Twas the darkness of night, snd the shadow of death;
When the day-star of life tose amid the deep gloom,
And illumined the darkness of death and the tomb.

2 As the shepherds stood watch by their flocks in the night;
While they slept on the sward, 'neath the stars’ gentle light,
From the portals of bliss, came an angelic train,
Warbling music divine over Bethlehem’s plain.

3 To Jehovah they sang, "Highest glory be giv’n
Among mortals, good will; peace on earth, joy in Heav’n";
Echo sent back the strain from each mountain and hill,
"To Jehovah be glory, to mortals good will."

Text Information

• First Line: There was darkness above, there was darkness beneath
• Title: The Angels' Song
• Author: Love H. Jameson
• Meter: 12.12.12.12
• Language: English
• Source: The Palm of Victory by Leroy H. Dowling (St. Louis: L. H. Downling, 1874)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: PALENCIA
• Composer: George B. Loomis
• Meter: 12.12.12.12
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain