For Christmas
Words: "Det Kimer Nu Til
Julfest," Nicolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig, 1817
Translator Unknown
Music: "Det Kimer Nu Til Julefest," Carl C. N.
Balle, 1850
SATB:
MIDI /
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Meter: L. M.
Country of Origin: Denmark
1. The Christmas chimes so bold and blest
Ring out to hail a heavn'ly guest,
An infant wrapped in shepherd's fleece,
A gift to earth of joy and peace.
2. Rejoice my soul, all praise employ
In David's city find your joy,
And honor God with carols gay,
For what He gave to us this day!
Compare:
Christmas Chimes; Words by Fanny Crosby, 1877, and Music by Henry Tucker
Christmas Chimes; Words by Mary A. McKee and Music by Pemberton Pierce
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