I began this blog as a means to get some hymns floating around in space when I was frustrated with our family's efforts to find a new church home. The evolution of our current church which broke away from the Episcopal church has been most frustrating. The decision makers are turning their backs on the Anglican heritage and are heading down a path which includes a seeker friendly, contemporary worship style. To counteract these disturbing trends, I guess I'll have to go back to posting hymns every Sunday just to maintain my sanity.
Here is an epiphany hymn written in the 4th or 5th century.
(Remember to scroll down and turn off this blog's music on the right before clicking on the link below to access the music and complete text for this hymn.)
Earth Has Many a Noble City
Earth has many a noble city;
Bethlehem, thou dost all excel;
Out of thee the Lord from heaven
Came to rule his Israel.
Jesus, whom the Gentiles worshiped
At thy glad epiphany,
Unto thee, with God the Father
And the Spirit, glory be.
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