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Once in Royal David's City |
Tuesday 24 December 2002 |
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Once in Royal David's City was written by Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander in 1848.
Her words still move congregations today, and some believe they bring a uniquely female sensibility to the Christmas tradition.
Judy Merry finds out what made her writing so special.
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