’Twas Witnessed in the Morning Sky
Author: Anon.; G. William Richards (adapter)
Composer: H. Walford Davies
Languages (5)
This song text has been indexed at SingPraises.net in the following languages:
- Bulgarian: Вестител ангел слезе тук
- Chuukese: U Mochen Ai Samol
- English: ’Twas Witnessed in the Morning Sky
- English Braille: ⠠⠦⠄⠞⠺⠁⠎ ⠠⠺⠊⠞⠝⠑⠎⠎⠫ ⠔ ⠮ ⠠⠍⠕⠗⠝⠔⠛ ⠠⠎⠅⠽
- Kekchi: Naq kisaqew chiru choxa
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Most common tunes for “’Twas Witnessed in the Morning Sky”
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Appearances of “’Twas Witnessed in the Morning Sky” over time
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Copyright status of original text
This text was first published in English, in 1985 or earlier.
In copyright (IRI)
Earliest source indexed at SingPraises.net: Bukin Kön Mi Fel (1982?), p. 23.
Representative lyrics
English (Original Language)
1. ’Twas witnessed in the morning sky:An angel earthward bound.This messenger proclaimed anewThe gospel’s joyful sound.In pow’r it would be preached on earthBy men of God ordained;All men, all tongues, all nations wouldAccept and praise his name.
2. In ancient days the gospel planWas giv’n of God to men;In latter days the gospel isRestored to earth again.By holy prophets long proclaimed,By Saints and seers adored,It speaks the everlasting truthsOf Jesus Christ, the Lord.
3. Apostles of a former dayTo modern prophets came;They brought the priesthood of our LordTo bless the earth again.The pow’rs of heav’n are opened wideTo men of God below;The knowledge, gifts, and keys are ours,All blessings to bestow.