Far, Far Away On Judea's Plains

J. Macfarlane • English

Primary Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Verse 1

Far, far away on Judea’s plains, Shepherds of old heard the joyous strains:

Chorus

Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest; Peace on earth, goodwill to men; Peace on earth, goodwill to men!

Verse 2

Sweet are these strains of redeeming love, Message of mercy from heav’n above:

Chorus

Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest; Peace on earth, goodwill to men; Peace on earth, goodwill to men!

Verse 3

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

Chorus

Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest; Peace on earth, goodwill to men; Peace on earth, goodwill to men!

Verse 4

Hasten the time when, from ev’ry clime, Men shall unite in the strains sublime:

Chorus

Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest; Peace on earth, goodwill to men; Peace on earth, goodwill to men!

Scripture References

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