The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12310

12310. The World Was Hushed In Silence Deep

1 The world was hushed in silence deep,
The waiting shepherds watched their sheep;
When came the joyful angel throng,
And listening ages caught their song.
O glorious song! O blessèd story!
It floats along from realms of glory.
Each Christmas day it comes again—
On earth be peace! Good will to men!

2 A wondrous star was sent to shine,
And show the world the Babe divine;
And from the east the wise men came,
With royal honors to His name.
O guiding star, so brightly beaming!
From ages far thy radiance streaming,
Still draws the nations to His feet,
The Babe of Bethlehem to greet!

3 ’Twas Love that brought Him here to earth,
’Twas Love that planned His humble birth;
’Tis Love that draws us to Him now,
And bids us at His feet to bow.
O holy Love! in fullest measure,
We bring to Thee our richest treasure,
To grace Thy glowing diadem,
O blessèd Babe of Bethlehem!

Text Information

• First Line: The world was hushed in silence deep
• Title: The World Was Hushed In Silence Deep
• Author: Susan K. Bourne (1891)
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [The world was hushed in silence deep]
• Composer: R. Menthal
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain