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Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #659 (1920) First Line: When Christ was born of Mary free Lyrics: 1 When Christ was born of Mary free,
In Bethlehem, that fair citie,
Angels sang there with mirth and glee,
'In excelsis gloria.'
Refrain:
In excelsis gloria,
In excelsis gloria,
In excelsis gloria,
In excelsis gloria.'
2 Herdsmen beheld these angels bright,
To them appearing with great light,
Who said, God's Son is born this night,
'In excelsis gloria.' [Refrain]
3 This King is come to save mankind,
In Scripture promised as we find,
Therefore this song have we in mind,
'In excelsis gloria.' [Refrain]
4 Grant us, O Lord, for Thy great grace,
In heaven in bliss to see Thy face,
Where we may sing to Thy solace,
'In excelsis gloria.' [Refrain] Topics: Youth and School Life Carols Languages: English Tune Title: [When Christ was born of Mary free]
In excelsis gloria