Tune: Mendelssohn
(\'Hark, the herald angels sing\')
Luke 2 v.4-14
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Mary, Joseph, they did rest
At Bethlehem, there birth blessed
For Mary brough forth first-born
Son, Jesus, first Christmas morn
Wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, laid
Him in manger, babe arrayed
In animals feeding trough
It sufficed, it was enough
Chorus
Christ our Saviour born on earth
Men and angels sing His worth
For there was no room in inn
So they without, not within
In stables creatures wondered
At birth of this King and Lord
Born in such a lowly state
Yet Son of God, high and great
Welcomed in that humble place
Full of truth and full of grace - Chorus
There were in the same country
Shepherds abiding, they be
In the field, keeping watch o\'er
Their flock by night, safe and sure
And, lo, angle of the Lord
Came to them, gave them a word
The glory of the Lord shone
On them, lightened every one - Chorus
The shepherds greatly afriad
Were at this bright scene displayed
Angel said to them, fear not
Behold, happy be your lot
For I bring you glad tidings
Of great joy, heaven, earth sings
Which shall be to all people
This word it shall not fail, fall - Chorus
For to you is born this day
In city of David, way
There you know, and you may see
Him, a Saviour, Christ He be
He Christ the Lord, and this shall
Be a sign, so you may tell
That it is He, you shall find
Him wrapped in swaddling-clothes bind - Chorus
Laying in a manger He
Shall be, and then suddenly
With angel a multitude
Of the heavenly host viewed
Praising God, and saying best
Glory to God in th\' highest
And on earth peach, good will to
Mankind, Christ comes unto you - Chorus