30b. When Christ was born of Mary free

1 When Christ was born of Mary free,
In Bethlehem, that fair citie,
Angels sang there with mirth and glee:
"In excelsis gloria.

Chorus:
In excelsis gloria,
In excelsis gloria,
In excelsis gloria,
In excelsis gloria.

2 Herdsmen beheld these angels bright,
To them appearing with great light,
Who said, "God's Son is born to-night:
"In excelsis gloria. [Chorus]

3 The King is come to save mankind,
As in Scripture-truths we find,
Therefore this song we have in mind:
In excelsis gloria, etc. [Chorus]

4 Then, dear Lord, for Thy great grace,
Grant us in bliss to see Thy face,
That we may sing, to Thy solace,
In excelsis gloria, etc. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: When Christ was born of Mary free
Title: When Christ was born of Mary free
Refrain First Line: In excelsis gloria
Language: English
Publication Date: 1880
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [When Christ was born of Mary free]
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Public Domain.



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