The Cyber Hymnal ‎#752

752. Carol of Redemption

1. Sung by angels o’er a hillside,
Sending shepherds to a stall,
Rang the carol of redemption,
Peace on earth—good will to all.

Refrain
Peace on earth, O mighty chorus!
Floating down the stream of time,
Peace on earth, it echoes o’er us,
Ringing still in tones sublime!
Peace on earth, O mighty chorus!
Floating down the stream of time,
Peace on earth, it echoes o’er us,
Ringing still in tones sublime!

2. Hark! We almost hear them singing!
Look! The glory shineth bright!
See the lambs in peaceful slumber
On that blessèd, wondrous night. [Refrain]

3. Mighty carol of redemption!
Mighty King in lowly guise!
Quicken now our comprehension,
Help us see with faith’s clear eyes. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Sung by angels o'er a hillside
• Title: Carol of Redemption
• Author: Flora Kirkland (1903)
• Refrain First Line: Peace on earth, O mighty chorus!
• Language: English
• Source: Sunday School Hymns No. 1, by Isaac H. Meredith, Grant C. Tullar & Joseph W. Lerman (New York: Tullar-Meredith Company, 1903), number 266
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Sung by angels o'er a hillside]
• Composer: Howard E. Smith
• Incipit: 55565 35423 45765
• Key: D♭ Major
• Source: Sunday School Hymns No. 1, number 122
• Copyright: Public Domain