Hymn 75 - In Israel, the Angel Did Say

In Israel, the angel did say,

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;

In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,

On a dark, starry night that was so deep.

They looked up and saw a star

Shining in the east, beyond them far,

And to the earth it gave great light,

And so it continued both day and night.

And by the light of that same star

The wise men came from country far;

To seek for a king was their intent,

And to follow the star wherever it went.

Then let us all with one accord

Sing praises to our heavenly Lord

Who hath made heav’n and earth of naught,

And with His blood mankind hath bought.

REFRAIN

Rejoice, rejoice, Rejoice, rejoice,

Born is the King of Israel.