Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # How Blest Were They On Bethlehem's Plain 1. How blest were they on Bethlehem's plain, Beneath the midnight sky, Who heard the angel's joyful strain, Who heard the angel's joyful strain, And felt that heaven was nigh, That heaven was nigh. 2. "Fear not, for on this holy morn Good news to all I bring, In Bethlehem's lowly shrine is born In Bethlehem's lowly shrine is born Jesus, the infant King. Jesus, the infant King. 3. Then suddenly a heavenly band Join in the angel's song, While rock and hill through Judah's land While rock and hill through Judah's land The notes of praise prolong. The notes of praise prolong. 4. And thus the joyful [Chorus] ran - "Glory to God be given! For peace on earth, good will to man," For peace on earth, good will to man," Descend of him from heaven. Descend of him from heaven. 5. Glad tidings! nor on Bethlehem's plain Alone that song was sweet; Lo! millions hail with joy the strain, Lo! millions hail with joy the strain, And seek the Saviour's feet. And seek the Saviour's feet. 6. And still to millions yet unborn Shall sound from shore to shore The song, which waked that holy morn The song, which waked that holy morn Till time shall be no more! Till time shall be no more! Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #