But ear­li­er still the an­gel sped

The phrase "But ear­li­er still the an­gel sped" resonates through 2 hymns, touching hearts across generations.

“But ear­li­er still the an­gel sped”· 2 hymns found
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They come, the Prince of life to find.
Alleluia! Al­le­lu­ia!

But ear­li­er still the an­gel sped

The news of com­fort giv­ing;
His news of com­fort giv­ing;

The World Itself Keeps Easter Day

Lyricist: John Neale, 1853
Composer: Emanuel Schmauk, 1907
Hymn 1

...They come, the Prince of life to find.

But ear­li­er still the an­gel sped,

The news of com­fort giv­ing;...

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They come, the Prince of life to find.

But ear­li­er still the an­gel sped,

The news of com­fort giv­ing;

The World Itself Keeps Easter Day

There Stood Three Marys by the Tomb

Lyricist: John Neale, 1853
Composer: J. B. Litler, 1916
Hymn 2

...Alleluia! Al­le­lu­ia!

But ear­li­er still the an­gel sped,

His news of com­fort giv­ing;...

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Alleluia! Al­le­lu­ia!

But ear­li­er still the an­gel sped,

His news of com­fort giv­ing;

There Stood Three Marys by the Tomb

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