16076 | The Cyber Hymnal#16077 | 16078 |
Text: | Unto Us |
Author: | H. Louise Burchell |
Tune: | ['Tis a story told of the long ago] |
Composer: | Chas. H. Gabriel |
Media: | MIDI file |
1 ’Tis a story told of the long ago,
A tale of the days that used to be,
Of shepherds watching their flocks by night,
Of an angel song and a vision bright,
And a sleeping babe in a manger low;
But what does it mean to you and me?
Refrain:
What does it mean to you and me?
What does it mean to you and me?
A sleeping babe in a manger low—
But what does it mean to you and me?
2 It tells of the light of a wondrous star,
This tale of the days that used to be;
And wise men guided over deserts wild,
Who came to worship a royal child
And gave Him gifts which they brought from far;
But what does it mean for you and me? [Refrain]
3 It tells of peace in our toil and strife,
This tale of the days that used to be,
Of crystal streams for the thirsty soul,
Of bread for the hungry, the sick made whole,
Instead of death, everlasting life;
Does it still mean this for you and me? [Refrain]
4 Ah! yes! for however we doubt and sin,
Christ still is the same that He used to be:
If we heed not the cross and the One who died,
Our souls can never be satisfied;
If we open our hearts to take Him in,
It will just mean Heaven for you and me. [Refrain]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | 'Tis a story told of the long ago |
Title: | Unto Us |
Author: | H. Louise Burchell |
Refrain First Line: | What does it mean to you and me? |
Language: | English |
Source: | Progressive Sunday School Songs by Homer A. Rodeheaver (Chicago: Rodeheaver, 1923) |
Copyright: | Public Domain |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ['Tis a story told of the long ago] |
Composer: | Chas. H. Gabriel |
Key: | G Major or modal |
Copyright: | Public Domain |
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