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As it fell upon a night

by Katherine K. Davis (1892–1980)

Representative text

As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 129.

Verse 1

As it fell upon a night In the winter weather, Angels bright in starry height Began to sing together.

Verse 2

Shepherds sleeping on the plain Woke to see the glory, All amazed they stood and gazed And heard the angels’ story.

Verse 3

Unto you a child is born In a manger lowly, Humble, He, yet born to be The King of Love most holy.

Verse 4

Happy angels from afar, Cease your singing never! In excelsis gloria! Forever and forever.

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