Yonder in the crib
Sleeps a baby holy,
Born on Christmas night
In a manger lowly.
Shepherds left their flocks at night
Guided by a star so bright;
From the East, three wise men
Hasten to adore Him.
Gifts they bear of jewels rare,
Frankincense and myrrh,
For these men recognize,
(Refrain)
Christ is Lord of earth and skies,
The angelic hosts above us are singing,
And with their glad news the echoes are ringing;
Noel! Noel! Noel!
Let us sing Noel! Noel! Noel!
Let us sing Noel!
Born of a virgin,
Mary, so pure and mild,
You are God's own Son Holy and undefil'd.
Hear us when we pray at night
For protection 'ill daylight.
To the Father above
Who has proven His love.
We raise our voices and sing
Praises to our King;
For we too realize, (Refrain...)