"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 goodwill to men,
From Heaven's all gracious King':
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing."
This is one of my favorite Christmas carols. Many years ago at a church my dad was pastoring an elderly gentleman sang this song. He walked to the front of the church in tattered clothing, long gray hair and beard and began to sing. It was beautiful! I'm not real sure how old Mr. Cooper was, but he lived many years after that Christmas and now he is singing with the Angel choir! Every time I hear "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear", I see and hear Mr. Cooper on that Christmas many years ago!
Merry Christmas and may God Bless you all!
