Author: C. L. Matteaux Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #16434 First Line: Over hills and over plains Refrain First Line: Old, old story, ever new Lyrics:
1 Over hills and over plains,
Ring a thousand bells,
Each the same great truth proclaims,
Each the story tells;
Old, old story, ever new,
Wondrous story, ever true.
Refrain:
Old, old story, ever new,
Wondrous story, ever true.
2 Shepherds watching once by night,
Watching long ago,
Heard a seraph choir bright
Murmur soft and low—
"Goodwill and love, love and goodwill."
Then angels spoke, and all was still, [Refrain]
3 Very humbly, in a manger—
Holy stars in sight—
Lowly lies a little stranger,
Messenger of light.
He, the promisèd of old,
He, the Savior long foretold. [Refrain]
4 Haste ye, shepherds, see the wonder,
Fear not mock or scorn;
Mark how in proud David’s city
Christ your Lord is born.
His great mission never shall cease
Till the world be filled with peace. [Refrain]
5 Sound the truth o’er all the nations,
Wide your joybells fling;
Christ has lived—our great examplar,
Brother, Lord, and king.
Sound Christmas, ye seem to say,
"God’s peace be unto all this day!" [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Over hills and over plains]
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