Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#160

160. O Sing a Song of Bethlehem

1 O sing a song of Bethlehem,
Of shepherds watching there,
And of the news that came to them
From angels in the air:
The light that shone on Bethlehem
Fills all the world today;
Of Jesus' birth and peace on earth
The angels sing alway.

2 O sing a song of Nazareth,
Of sunny days of joy.
O sing of fragrant flowers' breath,
And of the sinless Boy:
For now the flow'rs of Nazareth
In ev'ry heart may grow;
Now spreads the fame of His dear name
On all the winds that blow.

3 O sing a song of Galilee,
Of lake and woods and hill,
Of Him who walked upon the sea
And bade its waves be still:
For though, like waves on Galilee,
Dark seas of trouble roll,
When faith has heard the Master's word,
Falls peace upon the soul.

4 O sing a song of Calvary,
Its glory and dismay;
Of Him who hung upon the tree,
And took our sins away:
For He who died on Calvary
Is risen from the grave,
And Christ, our Lord, by heav'n adored,
Is mighty now to save.

Text Information

• First Line: O sing a song of Bethlehem
• Title: O Sing a Song of Bethlehem
• Author: Louis Fitzgerald Benson, 1855-1930
• Meter: CMD
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 3:16
• Topic: Adoration and Praise; Jesus Christ

Tune Information

• Name: KINGSFOLD
• Arranger: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958V
• Harmonizer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Meter: CMD
• Key: e minor
• Source: English Melody