Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains

Far, far away on Judea’s plains,
Shepherds of old heard the joyous strains:

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Glory to God, glory to God,
Glory to God in the highest;
Peace on earth, good will to men;
Peace on earth, good will to men.

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

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

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

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Author: John Menzies Macfarlane

Year: 1869

This well-known Latter-day Saint Christmas hymn was both written and composed by John Menzies Macfarlane in St. George, Utah. No significant alternate attributions exist.