118. Shepherds Came, Their Praises Bringing
1 Shepherds came, their praises bringing,
Who had heard the angels singing,
"Far from you be fear unruly;
Christ is King of glory born."
2 Sages, whom a star had guided,
Incense, gold, and myrrh provided,
Made their sacrifices duly
To the King of glory born.
3 Jesus, born the King of heaven,
Unto us in mercy given,
Be unto thy merit truly
Honor, praise, and glory done.
Amen.
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | Shepherds came, their praises bringing |
| Title: | Shepherds Came, Their Praises Bringing |
| Translator: | George B. Caird (1944) |
| Publication Date: | 1974 |
| Meter: | 8 8 8 7 |
| Scripture: | Psalm 47:6; Matthew 2:1; Luke 2:16 |
| Topic: | Christ: Birth |
| Source: | German-Latin, c. 1410 |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | QUEM PASTORES LAUDAVERE |
| Arranger: | Ralph Vaughan Williams (1906) |
| Meter: | 8 8 8 7 |
| Key: | F Major or modal |
| Copyright: | Music from "The English Hymnal" by permission of Oxford University Press, London |
