Adam Geibel - To God on high all glory be - текст песни (слова)

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The shepherds saw in Eastern sky, 
Star of promise shining bright, 
Ever gleaming, gleaming ever, 
With its bright effulgent light. 
Refrain: Blessed Saviour, Son of Mary, 
In a stable He was born, 
Holy Angels watching o'er Him, 
On that natal Christmas morn. 
 

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In David's city, ere the dawn, 
In a manger, Christ was born, 
Holy Angels watching o'er Him, 
On that natal Christmas morn. 
Refrain. 

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Of noble, royal lineage 
House of David, Prince and King, 
Came our Saviour, infant Jesus, 
And His praises we will sing. 
Refrain. 

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"To God on high all glory be," 
Thus the joyous paean ran; 
"Ever hail our Saviour's advent - 
Peace on earth, good will to man." 
Refrain. 

 Lyrics: Samuel C. Upham, 1876