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A Wondrous Word

Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: As midnight hush so calm and still Refrain First Line: Glory to God, be to God on high

[As midnight hush so calm and still]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Joseph Lincoln Hall Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 33335 44444 44655 Used With Text: A Wondrous Word

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Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Hymnal: Jubilate #216 (1917) First Line: As midnight hush so calm and still Refrain First Line: Glory to God, be to God on high Lyrics: 1 As midnight hush so calm and still Was brooding o’er the vale and hill, The shepherds ‘neath the starry light Were watching o’er their flocks by night. But a wondrous word, Thro’ the silence heard, It was “Glory be to God, to God on high!” Refrain: Glory to God, be to God on high, Peace unto earth, unto earth is nigh; Glory, to God, List the reply! It is glory to God, unto God on high! 2 Bright starbeams crowned the dreaming plain, The night wind breathed a soft refrain, O’er David’s town dark shadows crept, As shepherds still their vigil kept. But a wondrous word, Thro the silence heard, It was “Glory be to God, to God on high!” [Refrain] 3 O holy night! O night divine! What ender joy, what peace is thine! For ‘mid thy silence seraphs come To herald one from heav’nly home. But a wondrous word, Thro the silence heard, It was “Glory be to God, to God on high!” [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [As midnight hush so calm and still]

A Wondrous Word

Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #8457 First Line: As midnight hush so calm and still Refrain First Line: Glory to God, be to God on high Lyrics: 1 As midnight hush so calm and still Was brooding o’er the vale and hill, The shepherds ’neath the starry night Were watching o’er their flocks by night. But a wondrous word, Thro’ the silence heard, It was "Glory be to God, to God on high!" Refrain: Glory to God, be to God on high, Peace unto earth, unto earth is nigh; Glory, to God, list the reply! It is glory to God, unto God on high! 2 Bright star beams crowned the dreaming plain, The night wind breathed a soft refrain; O’er David’s town dark shadows crept, As shepherds still their vigil kept. But a wondrous word, Thro’ the silence heard, It was "Glory be to God, to God on high!" [Refrain] 3 O holy night! O night divine! What tender joy, what peace is thine! For ’mid thy silence seraphs come To herald One from heav’nly home. But a wondrous word, Thro’ the silence heard, It was "Glory be to God, to God on high!" [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [As midnight hush so calm and still]

A Wondrous Word

Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Hymnal: Jubilate Sunday School Hymnal #216 (1950) First Line: As midnight hush so calm and still Refrain First Line: Glory to God, be to God on high Languages: English Tune Title: [As midnight hush so calm and still]

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J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[As midnight hush so calm and still]" in Jubilate Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry

Elsie Duncan Yale

1873 - 1956 Author of "A Wondrous Word" in Jubilate Born: October 21, 1873, Brooklyn, New York. Died: January 30, 1956, San Bernardino County, California. Pseudonym: Grace Gordon. Elsie’s father was New York Shipping Commissioner Charles C. Duncan. --www.hymntime.com ====================== Elsie Duncan Yale is a published author. Published credits of Elsie Duncan Yale include Challenge to youth: An unusual service for children's day with complete pageant and Christmas at Jollyville Junction: A play for young folks. --www.jacketflap.com Pseudonym: Grace Gordon