In Old Judea ============ w: Richard Henry Buck m: Adam Geibel ca. 1901 [Verse 1] In old Judea, amid the plains afar, Mine eyes behold a brightly shining star; Bathed in the splendor that floods the eastern skies, Within a manger a sleeping baby lies. Though meek and lowly, a radiance holy Illumes the place with wondrous light; While on the hillside, and in the valley, The an-gel host sing through the night. [Refrain] Glory to God, all glory to God! Voices exultingly ring; Peace and good will in the hearts of men, Hail to the newborn King. Hail to the newborn King. [Verse 2] In old Judea, where Christ the Lord was born, In Bethlehem that blessed Christmas morn, The stars still shining, in beauty overhead, On all the world its loving beams are shed. The crimson glory, of Calv'ry's story Is hallowed by its softened glow; While all the people of earth are singing, The angel's song of long ago. [Refrain]