Far, Far Away On Judea's Plains

Music: MacFarlane, John Menzies (1833-1892) · Words: MacFarlane, John Menzies (1833-1892) · Press play and watch the score light up — solo any part, slow it down, loop the hard bits. Free.

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Lyrics

1. Far, far away on Judea's plains, Shepherds of old heard the joyous strains: Glory to God, glory to God, Glory to God in the highest; Peace on earth, good will to men; Peace on earth, good will to men.

2. Sweet are these strains of redeeming love, Message of mercy from heaven above:

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

4. Hasten the time when, from every clime, Men shall unite in the strains sublime:

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