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A classic Christmas carol by Edmund H. Sears, with lyrics, music, history, and resources. Learn about the tune, the author, the text, and the hymnal appearances of this hymn.
- Edmund H. Sears (1849)
- 8.6.8.6 D
- It came upon the midnight clear
- It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold; "Peace on the earth, good will to men From heaven's all-gracious King" – The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled,
- 1849
- Christmas carol
It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold; “Peace on the earth, good will to men, From Heav’n’s all-gracious King.”. The world in solemn stillness lay, To hear the angels sing. Still through the cloven skies they come.
Learn the lyrics and history of the Christmas carol It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, written by Edmund Sears and set to a melody by Richard Storrs Willis. The carol expresses the hope for peace and goodwill in the world.
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