The Cyber Hymnal ‎#13918

13918. Christmas Song

1 When Jesus came down from the regions on high,
For perishing sinners, to suffer and die,
The vigilant shepherds on Bethlehem’s plain,
Heard whispers of angels, again and again,

Refrain:
Singing "Glory to God," singing "Peace be on earth"
Singing "Good will to men, glory to God,
Peace be on earth, good will to men, good will to men."

2 When Jesus in Bethlehem’s manger was laid,
God’s infant Evangel, by miracle made,
To whom worship and treasures by Magi were giv’n,
A multitude came from the temples of Heav’n, [Refrain]

3 While shepherds yet lingered, intent to behold
The infant Messiah whom prophets foretold,
The echoing hillsides prolonged the refrain
Of the jubilant host that encircled the plain, [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When Jesus came down from the regions on high
• Title: Christmas Song
• Author: Carlos Swift
• Refrain First Line: Singing "Glory to God," singing "Peace be on earth"
• Language: English
• Source: The Iris by Horace Hawley (Chicago: C. Swirt, 1881)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [When Jesus came down from the regions on high]
• Composer: Horace Harlow Hawley
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain