Full Lyrics
VERSE 1
In glad acclaim this joyful day
Good people lift your voices;
Upraise your sweet thanksgiving lay,
For earth itself rejoices.
CHORUS
On Christmas day, On Christmas day,
Shone down from heav'n its brightest ray.
For Christ the Lord was born,
For Christ the Lord was born;
Shone down from heav'n its brightest ray,
For Christ the Lord was born.
SOPRANO SOLO
In worship true come lowly fall
Where Jesus lies so tender,
Look in His face, let love enthral,
Your adoration render.
TENOR (OR BAR.) SOLO
In holy joy, e'er pure and true,
Waft forth your soul's sweet incense;
Greet Him who once left all for you
To call you to His presence.
FULL
In carols laud the Prince of Peace,
Your lays with Angels' blending;
Till where the strains of joy ne'er cease
You chant sweet songs unending.
