The New Century Hymnal ‎#137

137. Hitsuji wa nemureri (Sheep Fast Asleep)

Text Information

• First Line: Hitsujiwa nemureri (Sheep fast asleep, there on a hill)
• Title: Hitsuji wa nemureri (Sheep Fast Asleep)
• Japanese Title: Hitsuji wa nemureri
• Author: Genzō Miwa (1907)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.6.
• Language: Japanese, English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:8-14
  ;
  Matthew 2:1-11
  ;
  Matthew 1:23
• Topic: Christmas; Jesus Christ: Birth and Infancy; Year A: Advent 4
• Copyright: Translation ©1963 John A. Moss; © United Church of Christ in Japan

Tune Information

• Name: KŌRIN
• Composer: Chūgorō Torii (1941)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.6.
• Key: D Major