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72. From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

Text Information
First Line: From heaven above to earth I come
Title: From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
Author: Martin Luther (1535)
Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1855, adapt.)
Meter: 8 8 8 8
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Topic: The Christian Year: Christmas; Angels; Biblical Characters: Mary, Mother of Jesus (18 more...)
Copyright: Translation copyright © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
Tune Information
Name: VOM HIMMEL HOCH
Composer (attributed to): Martin Luther
Arranger: Unknown
Meter: 8 8 8 8
Key: C Major



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