When Christs Appearing Was Made Known
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[Verso 1]
D G D A D
When Christs appearing was made known,
G D A
King Herod trembled for his throne;
Em Bm A
but he who offers heavenly birth
D G D A D
sought not the kingdom of this earth.
[Verso 2]
D G D A D
The eastern sages saw from far
G D A
and followed on his guiding star;
Em Bm A
by light their way to Light they trod,
D G D A D
and by their gifts confessed their God.
[Verso 3]
D G D A D
Within the Jordans sacred flood
G D A
the heavenly Lamb in meekness stood,
Em Bm A
that he, to whom no sin was known,
D G D A D
might cleanse his people from their own.
[Verso 4]
D G D A D
And O what a miracle divine,
G D A
when water reddened into wine!
Em Bm A
He spake the word, and forth it flowed
D G D A D
in streams that nature neer bestowed.
[Verso 5]
D G D A D
All glory, Jesus, be to thee
G D A
for this thy glad Epiphany:
Em Bm A
whom with the Father we adore
D G D A D
and Holy Ghost forevermore.
How to play When Christs Appearing Was Made Known
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.