The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#43

43. Glorious Yuletide, Glad Bells Proclaim It

1 Glorious Yuletide, glad bells proclaim it,
Children extol its joys in jubilant throng.
Come, all ye people, join in our gladness,
Loud ring our praises in sacred song.

2 Onward to Bethlehem, follow the shepherds,
Gather around the lowly manger and stall.
Join with the angels, welcome the Saviour
Born in the flesh to be Lord of all.

3 Onward to Bethlehem, follow the wise men,
Come from afar with their gifts and homage to bring.
Sweeter than incense, prized more than jewels,
Hearts true and loyal unto the King!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Glorious Yuletide, glad bells proclaim it
• Title: Glorious Yuletide, Glad Bells Proclaim It
• Author: Ernst William Olson (1920)
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:9-11
• Topic: Church Year: Christmas; Christmas Day; Names and Office of Christ: King

Tune Information

• Name: RUSSIAN HYMN
• Composer: Alexis Theodore Lyoff (1833)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: E♭ Major