The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4786

4786. O'er the Hills of Old Judea

1. O’er the hills of old Judea shines a light from Heaven’s throne,
Chiming bells ring in the glorious morn of peace;
Earth is lost in joyful wonder, angels bright exultant sing
Of the Christ, whose reign of gladness ne’er shall cease.

Refrain
Hail with joy the blessèd coming of the King,
Praise His name! let songs exultant ever ring!
Hail with joy the blessèd coming of the King,
Our holy Savior King!

2. Dawns the hour so long expected—wake, ye lands to endless praise,
Shout aloud the blessèd story true and sweet;
In a lowly manger sleeping lies the Babe of Bethlehem;
Bow in worship now before the Savior’s feet. [Refrain]

3. Peace, good-will—the world is ringing with the everlasting song,
God’s dear love still shines along our pilgrim way;
Throw your heart-doors gladly open, hail with joy the King divine,
Born to us again this holy, happy day. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O'er the hills of old Judea shines a light from Heaven's throne
• Title: O'er the Hills of Old Judea
• Author: Lizzie DeArmond (1908)
• Refrain First Line: Hail with joy the bless'd coming of the King
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [O'er the hills of old Judea shines a light from Heaven's throne]
• Composer: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
• Incipit: 11776 65353 21177
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain