10269. The Angels' Song

1 How bright and grand, how glorious,
The angels’ joyful song,
When Christ, the Lord victorious,
From Heav’n to earth came down;
They sweetly sang the story
Of love to all mankind,
Of peace on earth, and glory
To God most high, divine.

2 The swelling chorus raises
The glad, triumphant song;
They harp and sing His praises
With hallelujahs long;
He comes! He comes with glory!
The Christ from Heav’n above,
To tell the world the story
Of His redeeming love.

3 And ’round His throne so glorious,
Chimes in the angel throng;
The seraphs shout, victorious!
The King of kings is born;
Ye people, bow before Him,
With songs of one accord,
To praise Him, and adore Him—
The blessèd Lamb of God.

Text Information
First Line: How bright and grand, how glorious
Title: The Angels' Song
Author: Joseph K. Wheeler
Meter: 76.76 D
Language: English
Source: Chiming Voices by James H. Rosecrans and J. F. Toof (New York: Asa Hull, 1893)
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: FERRARA
Composer: James Holmes Rosecrans (1893)
Meter: 76.76 D
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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