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
Whilst watching o'er their fold;
'Twas by an Angel unto them
That night revealed and told.
Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day
Then was there with the Angel
An host incontinent
Of heavenly bright soldiers,
All from the highest sent.
Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day
