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Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains

Author: John Menzies Macfarlane, 1833–1892 Appears in 7 hymnals Refrain First Line: Glory to God Lyrics: 1. Far, far away on Judea’s plains, Shepherds of old heard the joyous strains: Chorus: Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest; Peace on earth, goodwill to men; Peace on earth, goodwill to men! 2. Sweet are these strains of redeeming love, Message of mercy from heav’n above: [Chorus] 3. Lord, with the angels we too would rejoice; Help us to sing with the heart and voice: [Chorus] 4. Hasten the time when, from ev’ry clime, Men shall unite in the strains sublime: [Chorus] Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Used With Tune: [Far, far away on Judea’s plains]

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[Far, far away on Judea’s plains]

Appears in 7 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John Menzies Macfarlane, 1833–1892 Tune Key: F Major or modal Incipit: 11233 45543 22343 Used With Text: Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains

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Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains

Author: John Menzies Macfarlane, 1833–1892 Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #212 (1985) Refrain First Line: Glory to God Lyrics: 1. Far, far away on Judea’s plains, Shepherds of old heard the joyous strains: Chorus: Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest; Peace on earth, goodwill to men; Peace on earth, goodwill to men! 2. Sweet are these strains of redeeming love, Message of mercy from heav’n above: [Chorus] 3. Lord, with the angels we too would rejoice; Help us to sing with the heart and voice: [Chorus] 4. Hasten the time when, from ev’ry clime, Men shall unite in the strains sublime: [Chorus] Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Languages: English Tune Title: [Far, far away on Judea’s plains]
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Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains

Author: John M. Macfarlane Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #1437 Refrain First Line: Glory to God, glory to God Lyrics: 1. Far, far away on Judea’s plains, Shepherds of old heard the joyous strains: Refrain Glory to God, glory to God, Glory to God in the highest; Peace on earth, good will to men; Peace on earth, good will to men. 2. Sweet are these strains of redeeming love, Message of mercy from Heaven above: [Refrain] 3. Lord, with the angels we too would rejoice; Help us to sing with the heart and voice: [Refrain] 4. Hasten the time when, from every clime, Men shall unite in the strains sublime: [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Far, far away on Judea's plains]
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Far, Far Away On Judea's Plains

Author: J. M. Hymnal: Deseret Sunday School Songs #81 (1909) Refrain First Line: Glory to God, glory to God Languages: English Tune Title: [Far, far away on Judea's plains]

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J. Macfarlane

1833 - 1892 Person Name: John M. Macfarlane Author of "Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains" in The Cyber Hymnal Born: October 11, 1833, Stirling, Scotland. Died: June 4, 1892, St. George, Utah (of congestive heart failure caused by diabetes). Buried: St. George, Utah. Macfarlane emigrated to America on February 11, 1852, on the ship Ellen Marie. He settled in St. George, Utah, where he was a surveyor, attorney, judge, composer, teacher and farmer. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/c/macfarlane_jm.htm ================== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Menzies_Macfarlane
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