My sheep were grazing on a plain
When angels sang this glad refrain:

(Refrain)
"Alleluia, leluia.
Joy, joy, joy,
Joy, joy, joy.
Glory to God,
in His high Heav'n,
Glory to God,
in His high Heav'n."

They sang: "A child was born this night,
In Bethlehem, 'neath starry light."

God sent His Son to earth that we
Might be redeem'd eternally.

For His great gift our thanks we bring
And joyfully our praises sing: