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Bethlehem Lullaby

Author: P. W. Blackmer Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: Long ago there was born
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[Long ago there was born]

Appears in 41 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Brahms Incipit: 33533 53517 665 Used With Text: Bethlehem Lullaby
[Long ago there was born]

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Bethlehem Lullaby

Author: P. W. Blackmer Hymnal: Children's Hymnal #160 (1957) First Line: Long ago there was born Lyrics: 1 Long ago there was born In the city of David A sweet, holy Babe Who was Jesus our King. Angels sang at his birth, "Lullaby, peace on earth," Angels sang at his birth, "Lullaby, peace on earth." 2 Jesus came as a child From his Father in heaven, And has shown us the way To be loving and kind, While the stars sang above, "Lullaby, God is love," While the stars sang above, "Lullaby, God is love." Topics: Songs Suitable for Primary; Jesus' Birth; Talents; Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: [Long ago there was born]
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Long ago there was born

Author: W. P. Hymnal: Junior Chorus Choir #d14 (1961) Languages: English
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Bethlehem Lullaby

Author: P. W. Blackmer Hymnal: Songs for Juniors #26 (1953) First Line: Long ago, there was born Languages: English Tune Title: [Long ago, there was born]
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Johannes Brahms

1833 - 1897 Person Name: Brahms Arranged from of "[Long ago there was born]" in Children's Hymnal Johannes Brahms (German: [joˈhanəs ˈbʁaːms]; 7 May 1833 – 3 April 1897) was a German composer and pianist. Born in Hamburg into a Lutheran family, Brahms spent much of his professional life in Vienna, Austria. In his lifetime, Brahms's popularity and influence were considerable. He is considered one of the greatest composers in history. See also in: Wikipedia
Johannes Brahms

P. W. Blackmer

Author of "Bethlehem Lullaby" in Children's Hymnal
P. W. Blackmer