O Chief Of Cities Bethlehem
Traditional Hymn

Lyrics Details

Download the PDF Chord Charts for O Chief Of Cities Bethlehem by Traditional Hymn, from the album Open Hymnal.

SongID 8162
Language English
Album Open Hymnal
Artists Traditional Hymn
Authors Aurelius Prudentius, Michael Praetorius
InstrumentsGuitar, Ukelele, Piano
File TypePDF
Available Keys A, Ab, B, Bb, C, C#, D, Db, E, Eb, F, F#, G, G#, Gb, Numbers, Numerals
ThemeBethlehem, Christmas, Earth, Father, Glory, Hymn, Intercession, Jesus, Kingship, Light, Prayer, Proclamation, Prophecy, Saints, Savior, Spirit, Traditional, Gift, Crown, Royal, City, Splendor

Lyrics

Verse 1 O chief of cities, Bethlehem, of David's crown the fairest gem, But more to us than David's name, in you, as man, the Savior came. Verse 2 Beyond the sun in splendor bright, sbove you stands a wondrous light Proclaiming from the conscious skies that here, in flesh, the Godhead lies. Verse 3 The wise men, seeing Him so fair, bow low before Him, and with prayer Their treasured eastern gifts unfold of incense, myrrh, and royal gold. Verse 4 The golden tribute owns Him King, but frankincense to God they bring, And last, prophetic sign, with myrrh, they shadow forth His sepulcher. Verse 5 O Jesus, whom the Gentiles see, with Father, Spirit, One in Three, To You, O God, be glory giv'n by saints on earth and saints in Heav'n....

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