Advent Hymnals

244. PEACE ON EARTH

Christ in Song,

1.
"Peace upon earth!" the angels sang,
"Goodwill unto men!" the chorus rang,
"Glory to God!" the Christ has come,
His bright star shines in the clear blue dome.

Refrain:
Joyously sing, Joyously sing,
Joyously sing, Joyously sing!
Shout hallelujah to Christ, our King!

2.
"Peace upon earth!" 'tis sounding still,
"Glory unto God, to men good will!"
Bethlehem's song, 'tis caught from far,
And lifted up to that glowing star.  [Refrain]

3.
"Jesus has come!" it echoes wide,
Thro' valley and plain, on mountain side;
But not alone the angels sing,
For even children the anthem ring.  [Refrain]

4.
Yes!  let them sing, for Christ has laid 
His hand with a blessing on their head;
Sweeter to Him than angels' tones
Are songs that come from His little ones.  [Refrain]

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    Title Peace on Earth
    Key C Major
    Titles Joyously sing, Joyously sing,
    First Line “Peace upon earth!” the angels sang
    Author Julia A. Mathews
    Year 1908
    Composer Robert Lowry
    Hymnal -
    Tune “Peace upon earth!” the angels sang
    Metrical pattern
    # Stanzas
    Chorus
    Chorus Type
    Subjects Special Occasions: Christmas
    Texts Luke 2:14
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    Scripture Song