142. Long Ago, Prophets Knew

1 Long ago, prophets knew
Christ would come, born a Jew,
come to make all things new;
bear his people's burden,
freely love and pardon.

[Refrain:]
Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring!
Sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing!
When he comes,
when he comes,
who will make him welcome?

2 God in time, God in man,
this is God's timeless plan:
He will come, as a man,
born himself of woman,
God divinely human. (Refrain)

3 Mary hail! Though afraid,
she believed, she obeyed.
In her womb, God is laid:
till the time expected,
nurtured and protected. (Refrain)

4 Journey ends! Where afar
Bethlehem shines, like a star,
stable door stands ajar.
unborn Son of Mary,
Savior, do not tarry!
Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring!
Sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing!
When he comes,
when he comes,
we will make him welcome!

Text Information
First Line: Long ago, prophets knew
Title: Long Ago, Prophets Knew
Author: Fred Pratt Green (1970)
Publication Date: 1990
Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.Ref.
Scripture: Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:5; Luke 1:28; Luke 24:27; Revelation 22:20
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring
Copyright: Words © 1971 Hope Publishing Company
Tune Information
Name: PERSONENT HODIE
Arranger: Gustav Holst (1925)
Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.Ref.
Key: e minor or modal
Source: Piae Cantiones, 1582






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