Quote#Nature
It came upon the midnight clear
Quote byEdmund Sears · 1810–1876
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Angels' Song ("It Came Upon A Midnight Clear", 1849)..
English (original)
It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From Angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold; "Peace on the earth, good will to man From Heaven’s all gracious King." The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing.
— Edmund Sears
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