The phrase "long ago" resonates through 19 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
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...On a woman’s thirsty soul,
Long ago;
And to eyes that long were sealed...
On a woman’s thirsty soul,
Long ago;
And to eyes that long were sealed
...Cradled in the fragrant hay,
Long ago on Christmas.
Stranger bed a babe ne’er found,...
Cradled in the fragrant hay,
Long ago on Christmas.
Stranger bed a babe ne’er found,
...I went unto the Keeper,
And settled long ago.
Long ago, long ago,...
I went unto the Keeper,
And settled long ago.
Long ago, long ago,
...Came the Mayflower o’er the tide,
With our fathers long ago;
When they neared the rocky strand,...
Came the Mayflower o’er the tide,
With our fathers long ago;
When they neared the rocky strand,
...Cradled in a bed of hay,
Long ago on Christmas day.
Carol, children, carol!...
Cradled in a bed of hay,
Long ago on Christmas day.
Carol, children, carol!
...Stood in glory there.
Long ago, long ago,
Came that angel bright,...
Stood in glory there.
Long ago, long ago,
Came that angel bright,
...Speak to us softly
Of long ago;
Telling of Jesus,...
Speak to us softly
Of long ago;
Telling of Jesus,
...The dear old story tell,
How long ago a bright new star
In Heav’n was seen, and from afar...
The dear old story tell,
How long ago a bright new star
In Heav’n was seen, and from afar
...Jesus died and paid it all,
Long, long ago.
It is finished! yes, indeed,...
Jesus died and paid it all,
Long, long ago.
It is finished! yes, indeed,
...Jesus did it, did it all,
Long, long ago.
“It is finished!” yes, indeed,...
Jesus did it, did it all,
Long, long ago.
“It is finished!” yes, indeed,
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Long ago the lilies faded
Which to Jesus seemed so fair,...
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Long ago the lilies faded
Which to Jesus seemed so fair,
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Long ago in Bethlehem,
Far away across the sea,...
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Long ago in Bethlehem,
Far away across the sea,
...The anthem the angels were singing,
O’er Bethlehem’s plains long ago,
Still down through the ages ringing,...
The anthem the angels were singing,
O’er Bethlehem’s plains long ago,
Still down through the ages ringing,
...Let our voices chime;
Long ago was Jesus born
At this blessèd time;...
Let our voices chime;
Long ago was Jesus born
At this blessèd time;
...That angels brought down to earth;
They whispered it low, one night long ago,
To a maiden of lowly birth....
That angels brought down to earth;
They whispered it low, one night long ago,
To a maiden of lowly birth.
...For at this blessèd time,
Long, long ago,
Christ Jesus came,...
For at this blessèd time,
Long, long ago,
Christ Jesus came,
...Strike not its bosom
Opened long ago.
Speak to the Rock,...
Strike not its bosom
Opened long ago.
Speak to the Rock,
...Star of Bethlehem, shining bright,
Long ago by thy holy light
Sages met in praise to bring...
Star of Bethlehem, shining bright,
Long ago by thy holy light
Sages met in praise to bring
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Long ago the glorious Christmas star
Guided wise men from afar,...
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Long ago the glorious Christmas star
Guided wise men from afar,
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