The lyrics were written by Isaac Watts (1674-1748), also known as the "Father of English Hymnology." Watts wrote the lyrics in 1719. The melody was composed by Lowell Mason (1792-1872), a composer of church music. Here it is done in a reverent and joyous traditional format with, harp, strings, flute, and choir much the way it might have been heard 100's of years ago in a lantern lit cathedral for a Christmas Eve service..
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