A child this day is born,
A child of high renown;
Most worthy of a sceptre,
A sceptre and a crown.

Glad tidings to all men,
Glad tidings sing we may,
Because the King of kings
Was born on Christmas Day.

These tidings shepherds heard,
While watching o'er their fold;
'Twas by an angel to them,
That night reveal'd and told.

Glad tidings to all men,
Glad tidings sing we may,
Because the King of kings
Was born on Christmas Day.