Part of the Compline Choir Christmas music collection. Music originally by Sidney Nicholson, arranged for men’s voices, organ, and handbells by Peter Hallock. The bell part is dated October 15, 1995.
Envelope contains (all facsimiles)
1 original setting by Nicholson
1 organ score (with PRH markings)
1 incomplete score without words
7 choral scores (no verse 3)
14 choral/solo scores (with verse 3)
17 handbell scores
Lyrics
1. Carol, sirs, the blessed birth
In Bethlehem of Jewry.
Raise strains of holy mirth,
Meet to welcome joy on earth;
And unto God the glory.
2. Angels unto shepherds came
In Bethlehem of Jewry.
Messengers in God’s own Name,
Speaking peace with eyes of flame;
And unto God the glory.
3. (solo) Great ones mingle with the least
In Bethlehem of Jewry.
Kingly strangers from the East
Come as to a marriage feast;
And unto God the glory.
4. All the world is met tonight
In Bethlehem of Jewry.
Round an altar burning bright,
Crowned with love’s celestial light;
And unto God the glory.
