The Church Hymnal ‎#659

659. 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.'

Refrain:
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 this night,
'In excelsis gloria.' [Refrain]

3 This King is come to save mankind,
In Scripture promised as we find,
Therefore this song have we in mind,
'In excelsis gloria.' [Refrain]

4 Grant us, O Lord, for Thy great grace,
In heaven in bliss to see Thy face,
Where we may sing to Thy solace,
'In excelsis gloria.' [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When Christ was born of Mary free
• Refrain First Line: In excelsis gloria
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Youth and School Life: Carols
• Source: Traditional, 15th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: [When Christ was born of Mary free]
• Composer: A. H. Brown
• Key: G Major or modal