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Far, Far Away On Judea's Plains

Words and music by John Menzies MacFarlane · 1869

Key of F · 100 BPM · 4/4 · Hope,Christmas,Advent · Lk 2:8-15

Verse 1

Far, far away on Judea's plains, Shepherds of old heard the
joyous strains: Glory to God, glory to God, Glory to God in the

Verse 2

Sweet are these strains of redeeming love, Message of mercy from
heaven above:

Verse 3

Lord, with the angels we too would rejoice; Help us to sing with the
heart and voice:

Verse 4

Hasten the time when, from every clime, Men shall unite in the
strains sublime:

Chorus

highest; Peace on earth, good will to men; Peace on earth, good will to men.

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