The Cyber Hymnal ‎#14238

14238. On Christmas Day

1 On Christmas day, far, far away,
A little baby slumb’ring lay;
Starlight was shed upon His bed,
And round His fair and lowly head.

2 The angels sang, the blue sky rang,
And all the earth looked bright and young;
’Twas God’s own Son, came down alone
To make our little souls His own.

3 Dear Lord above! Teach me Thy love,
Make me Thy gentle, spotless dove;
To find my nest within Thy breast,
And there in peace and safety rest.

Text Information

• First Line: On Christmas day, far, far away
• Title: On Christmas Day
• Author: Rose T. Cooke
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Royal Gems by James R. Murray (Cleveland: S. Brainard's Sons, 1880)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternative tune: BÉZIERS by John B. Herbert

Tune Information

• Name: LANGUEDOC
• Composer: James Ramsey Murray
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain