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Bethlehem
Staff Notation • Sacred
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Bethlehem by James P. Carrell — Lyrics
1. All glory to God in the sky,
And peace upon earth be restored!
O Jesus, exalted on high,
Appear our omnipotent Lord:
Who meanly in Bethlehem born,
Didst stoop to redeem a lost race,
Once more to thy creatures return,
And reign in thy kingdom of grace.
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About Bethlehem
This anthem by James P. Carrell sets a familiar English text reflecting on the Nativity. The lyrics speak of the glory of God and the peace brought to earth by the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. They celebrate his humble birth as a means to redeem humanity and express a longing for his return to reign in grace. The second verse recalls how all nature acknowledged Christ's birth and the world was united in blessing the giver of peace. This SATB setting would suit a sacred occasion, providing a thoughtful musical reflection on the Christmas story and its profound theological significance.
