The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9123

9123. Sweet Peace On Earth

1 "Sweet peace on earth, good will to men,"
The angels now are singing;
Their anthem, caroled thro’ the sky,
In every heart is ringing:

Refrain:
The Christ is come to lead us home,
His star shines forth in glory;
Let every bell the tidings tell,
That all may know the story.

2 O Christ, their simple gifts to Thee
Thy little ones are bringing;
No gold, or myrrh, or costly gems,
But they are softly singing: [Refrain]

3 ’Tis all that we can do for Thee;
But, even angel voices
Can never sing a nobler song
Than that which earth rejoices: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: "Sweet peace on earth, good will to men"
• Title: Sweet Peace On Earth
• Author: Julia A. Mathews
• Refrain First Line: The Christ is come to lead us home
• Meter: 87.87 D
• Language: English
• Source: Royal Diadem by Robert Lowry and W. Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1873)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BEAUMONT
• Composer: Robert Lowry
• Meter: 87.87 D
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain