Hail! Hail! Hail!

Words: Anna McClintock

Music: Pemberton Pierce
MIDI / Noteworthy Composer / PDF

From Christmas Carols, 1884
Adam Geibel and Pemberton Pierce
Published by Pemberton Pierce, Pennsgrove, N. J.

Source: Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, America Singing: Nineteenth-Century Song Sheets.
(American Memory, Performing Arts-Music)

1. Hail! hail! hail! this happy joyous morn!
Mortals, dispel all gloom and gladness,
This is the day for joy and sadness,
For Christ, the Prince of Peace, is born
In Bethlehem this joyful morn.

Chorus:
Shout aloud the wondrous story,
Glory in the highest, glory;
Christ, our Saviour, Priest, and King
Come eternal life to bring.

2. Hail! hail! hail! this happy joyous morn!
Mortals, break forth with joy and singing,
Set all the joyful bells to ringing,
The praises of our King proclaim,
Shout hallelujah to His name. Chorus

3. Hail! hail! hail! this happy joyous morn!
Strike all your harps, ye hosts of heaven,
Hosanna to our King be given;
Zion, arise! thy light is come,
Arise! prepare thy King a throne. Chorus

Sheet Music

Note:

Christmas Carols 1884 by Adam Geibel and Pemberton Pierce was published by Pemberton Pierce, Pennsgrove, N. J. (Copyright 1884 by Pemberton Pierce). This 12-page publication of Christmas Carols contained the following Carols:

1. Glad Hallelujahs; Words by Anna McClintock and Music by Pemberton Pierce.

2. Hail, Hail, Hail; Words by Anna McClintock and Music by Pemberton Pierce.

3. Hark! What Mean Those Holy Voices; Words by James Montgomery and Music by Adam Geibel

4. Ring, Ring, Ye Bells; Words by Anna McClintock and Music by Adam Geibel

5. Christmas Chimes; Words by Mary A. McKee and Music by Pemberton Pierce

6. Angels From The Realms of Glory; Words by James Montgomery and Music By Pemberton Pierce

Geibel and Pierce have collaborated on other collections, such as "Rays of Sunshine," which was described as "A collection of  40 pages of new music for Sabbath Schools, Prayer and Praise Meetings, and the Home Circle." There were numerous contributors to  the effort including Fanny Crosby, Mary A. McKee, and several others.

Source: Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, America Singing: Nineteenth-Century Song Sheets (American Memory, Performing Arts-Music).

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