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[In the town of Bethl'hem, one starry night]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: I. H. Meredith Incipit: 12332 17664 33213 Used With Text: The Birthday of the King

Author: Anna H. Munson Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: In the town of Bethl’em, one starry night Refrain First Line: ’Tis the birthday of the King Lyrics: 1 In the town of Bethl’em, one starry night, The Prince of Peace was sent to earth; With a wondrous glory, a star was shining bright, Beaming over the manger of His birth. Refrain: ’Tis the birthday of the King, ’Tis the birthday of the King; He was sent from Heav’n above, God’s own precious gift of love, ’Tis the birthday of the King. 2 Shepherds saw with wonder in Heav’n the star, To Him their gifts the sages bring; At His feet to worship they journeyed from afar, Gladly singing hosannas to their king. [Refrain] 3 Angels joined the chorus from out the sky, Goodwill and peace proclaimed to men; Let us swell the anthem of voices from on high As we welcome His birthday once again. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [In the town of Bethl’em, one starry night] Text Sources: Sunday School Hymns No. 2 by Isaac H. Meredith and Grant C. Tullar (New York/Chicago: Tullar-Meredith, 1912)

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The Birthday Of The King

Author: Anna H. Munson Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #13246 First Line: In the town of Bethl’em, one starry night Refrain First Line: ’Tis the birthday of the King Lyrics: 1 In the town of Bethl’em, one starry night, The Prince of Peace was sent to earth; With a wondrous glory, a star was shining bright, Beaming over the manger of His birth. Refrain: ’Tis the birthday of the King, ’Tis the birthday of the King; He was sent from Heav’n above, God’s own precious gift of love, ’Tis the birthday of the King. 2 Shepherds saw with wonder in Heav’n the star, To Him their gifts the sages bring; At His feet to worship they journeyed from afar, Gladly singing hosannas to their king. [Refrain] 3 Angels joined the chorus from out the sky, Goodwill and peace proclaimed to men; Let us swell the anthem of voices from on high As we welcome His birthday once again. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [In the town of Bethl’em, one starry night]

The Birthday of the King

Author: Anna H. Munson Hymnal: Sunday School Hymns No. 2 #223 (1912) First Line: In the town of Bethl'hem, one starry night Refrain First Line: 'Tis the birthday of the King Languages: English Tune Title: [In the town of Bethl'hem, one starry night]

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I. H. Meredith

1872 - 1962 Person Name: Isaac Hickman Meredith Composer of "[In the town of Bethl’em, one starry night]" in The Cyber Hymnal Pseudonyms Charles C. Ackley (taken from his wife’s name, Clarissa Ackley Cowan) Broughton Edwards Floyd Engle (from his address on Floyd Street in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey) Arthur Grantley Bruce Kennedy See also Ackley, Chas. C. 1872-1962 See also Edwards, Broughton