Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#521

521. Once in royal David's city

Text Information

• First Line: Once in royal David's city
• Title: Once in royal David's city
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 John 3:2
  ;
  Acts 1:11
  ;
  Luke 2:1-7
  ;
  Luke 2:5-7
• Topic: Christmas; Years A, B, and C: Christmas Day
• Copyright: This version of text © 1996 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.

Tune Information

• Name: IRBY
• Composer: Henry John Gauntlett, 1805-1876
• Meter: 87 87 77
• Key: F Major