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Text:Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains
Author:John Menzies Macfarlane, 1833–1892
Tune:[Far, far away on Judea’s plains]
Composer:John Menzies Macfarlane, 1833–1892

212. Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains

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!

2. Sweet are these strains of redeeming love,
Message of mercy from heav’n above: [Chorus]

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

4. Hasten the time when, from ev’ry clime,
Men shall unite in the strains sublime: [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Far, far away on Judea’s plains
Title: Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains
Author: John Menzies Macfarlane, 1833–1892
Refrain First Line: Glory to God
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Scripture:
Topic: Christmas
Notes: Additional scripture reference from LDS canon: Doctrine and Covenants 45:71
Tune Information
Name: [Far, far away on Judea’s plains]
Composer: John Menzies Macfarlane, 1833–1892
Incipit: 11233 45543 22343
Key: F Major or modal



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