Far, Far Away On Judea's Plains

Meter 9 9 8 8 7 7

1 Far, far away on Judea's plains, Shepherds of old heard the joyous strains: Glory to God, glory to God, Glory to God in the highest; Peace on earth, good will to men; Peace on earth, good will to men.

2 Sweet are these strains of redeeming love, Message of mercy from heaven above:

3 Lord, with the angels we too would rejoice; Help us to sing with the heart and voice:

4 Hasten the time when, from every clime, Men shall unite in the strains sublime:

Words: John Menzies MacFarlane (1833–1892)
Music: John Menzies MacFarlane (1833–1892)
Scripture: Lk 2:8-15, Col 1:19-20
Public domain. From the Open Hymnal Project.