269. How Great Our Joy!

1 While by the sheep we watched at night,
Glad tidings bro't an angel bright.
How great our joy! Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high!
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high!

2 There shall be born, so he did say,
In Bethlehem a Child today.
How great our joy! Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high!
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high!

3 There shall the Child lie in a stall,
This Child who shall redeem us all.
How great our joy! Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high!
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high

4 This Gift of God we’ll cherish well,
That ever joy our hearts shall fill.
How great our joy! Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high!
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high

Text Information
First Line: While by the sheep we watched at night
Title: How Great Our Joy!
Meter: Irregular meter
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Topic: Christ: Birth
Source: Traditional German carol
Tune Information
Name: JUNGST
Arranger: Hugo Jungst
Meter: Irregular meter
Key: a minor
Source: Traditional German melody
Notes: Optional transition to "Joy to the World!"



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