Full Lyrics
Far, far away on Judea's plains,
Shepherds of old heard the joyous strains:
Sweet are these strains of redeeming love,
Message of mercy from heaven above:
Lord, with the angels we too would rejoice;
Help us to sing with the heart and voice:
Hasten the time when, from every clime,
Men shall unite in the strains sublime:
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Glory to God, Glory to God,
Glory to God in the highest;
Peace on earth, good will to men;
Peace on earth, good will to men.
Ding dong! merrily on high
in heav'n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! verily the sky
is riv'n with Angel singing.
E'en so here below, below,
let steeple bells be swungen,
And io, io, io,
by priest and people sungen.
Pray you dutifully prime
your Matin chime, ye ringers;
May you beautifully rime
your evetime song, ye singers:
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Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
