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Author: Julia Harriet Johnston Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Long ago, in Bethlehem’s manger Lyrics: 1 Long ago, in Bethlehem’s manger, Christ was born, the Savior King; Angel voices shout the welcome, Hark, the glad hosannas ring. In the East, a star appearing, Herald of His wondrous birth, Shed its beams of light and glory, O’er the sinning, sorrowing earth; Shed its beams of light and glory, O’er the sinning, sorrowing earth. 2 By its clear and radiant shining, Wise men from the East were led; "Where is He, the Heav’n born ruler? We have seen His star," they said. Herod’s heart was deeply troubled, But the wise men from afar, Found the lowly Bethlehem cradle, Guided by the wondrous star; Found the lowly Bethlehem cradle, Guided by the wondrous star. 3 With no shining star to guide me, I can find my Savior King; He is near, and He is waiting, Willing gifts a child may bring. Lord of life and King of glory, Christ a little child was born; Tell again the Christmas story, Bring Him gifts on Christmas morn; Tell again the Christmas story, Bring Him gifts on Christmas morn. Used With Tune: [Long ago, in Bethlehem's manger] Text Sources: Bible Study Songs by Berta F. Vella and Daniel B. Towner (Boston: Pilgrim Press, 1899)

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[Long ago, in Bethlehem's manger]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: B. T. Worden Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 54313 56551 75651 Used With Text: The Christmas Story

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The Christmas Story

Author: Julia H. Johnston Hymnal: Bible Study Songs #127 (1899) First Line: Long ago, in Bethlehem's manger Lyrics: 1 Long ago, in Bethlehem's manger, Christ was born, the Saviour King; Angel voices shout the welcome, Hark, the glad hosannas ring. In the East, a star appearing, Herald of his wondrous birth, Shed its beams of light and glory O'er the sinning, sorrowing earth; Shed its beams of light and glory O'er the sinning, sorrowing earth. 2 By its clear and radiant shining, Wise men from the East were led; "Where is he, the heaven-born ruler? We have seen his star," they said. Herod's heart was deeply troubled, But the wise men from afar, Found the lowly Bethlehem cradle, Guided by the wondrous star; Found the lowly Bethlehem cradle, Guided by the wondrous star. 3 With no shining star to guide me, I can find my Saviour King; He is near and he is waiting, Willing gifts a child may bring. Lord of life and King of glory, Christ a little child was born; Tell again the Christmas story, Bring him gifts on Christmas morn; Tell again the Christmas story, Bring him gifts on Christmas morn. Languages: English Tune Title: [Long ago in, Bethlehem's manger]

The Christmas Story

Author: Julia Harriet Johnston Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11084 First Line: Long ago, in Bethlehem’s manger Lyrics: 1 Long ago, in Bethlehem’s manger, Christ was born, the Savior King; Angel voices shout the welcome, Hark, the glad hosannas ring. In the East, a star appearing, Herald of His wondrous birth, Shed its beams of light and glory, O’er the sinning, sorrowing earth; Shed its beams of light and glory, O’er the sinning, sorrowing earth. 2 By its clear and radiant shining, Wise men from the East were led; "Where is He, the Heav’n born ruler? We have seen His star," they said. Herod’s heart was deeply troubled, But the wise men from afar, Found the lowly Bethlehem cradle, Guided by the wondrous star; Found the lowly Bethlehem cradle, Guided by the wondrous star. 3 With no shining star to guide me, I can find my Savior King; He is near, and He is waiting, Willing gifts a child may bring. Lord of life and King of glory, Christ a little child was born; Tell again the Christmas story, Bring Him gifts on Christmas morn; Tell again the Christmas story, Bring Him gifts on Christmas morn. Languages: English Tune Title: [Long ago, in Bethlehem's manger]

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Julia H. Johnston

1849 - 1919 Author of "The Christmas Story" in Bible Study Songs Julia Harriet Johnston, who was born on Jan. 21, 1849, at Salineville, OH, in Columbiana County. Her father was a minister and he mother was a poet. She began writing when she was nine years old but really started writing verse in high school. She lived in Peoria, Ill. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)