Author: John of Damascus, 8th Century; William C. Dix Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Today in Bethlehem hear I
Sweet angel voices singing—
All Glory be to God on High
Who Peace to earth is bringing.
2 The Virgin Mary holdeth more
Than highest Heav’n most holy:
Light shines on what was dark before,
And lifteth up the lowly.
3 God wills that peace should be in earth
And holy exultation:
Sweet Babe, I greet Thy spotless birth
And wondrous Incarnation.
4 Today in Bethlehem hear I
Even the lowly singing:
With angel words they pierce the sky
All earth with joy is ringing. Used With Tune: CONSTANCE Text Sources: Tr.: Lyra Messianica by Orby Shipley (London: Longman, Green, Longman, roberts & Green, 1864)
Today In Bethlehem Hear I