PEACEFUL THE WONDROUS NIGHT
(Eliza E. Hewitt / E. G. Snell­ing - 1903)


Peaceful the wondrous night, peaceful and holy
Under the silv'ry light, gleaming afar
Faithfully watching there, shepherds so lowly
Over the hills so fair, saw glory's star

Hail to the starry night, sparkling with glory
Angels on wings of light thronging the sky
Hail to that starry night, wondrous its story
Jesus the Prince of Light came from above

Come with that shepherd band, come to the manger
Join in the chorus grand, Glory to God!
Worship the holy Child, wonderful stranger
Give to the undefiled, glory and laud

Hail to the starry night, sparkling with glory
Angels on wings of light thronging the sky
Hail to that starry night, wondrous its story
Jesus the Prince of Light came from above

Sweet favour, thus to bow, love's treasure bringing
Gratefully yielding now, life's joyful praise
Hear from the heavenly height, glad echoes ringing
Blessing and power and might, through endless days

Hail to the starry night, sparkling with glory
Angels on wings of light thronging the sky
Hail to that starry night, wondrous its story
Jesus the Prince of Light came from above