The Cyber Hymnal ‎#7204

7204. Welcome to Christmas

1. Beautiful anthem the first Christmas wakened
Ages ago over Bethlehem’s plain;
Greeting the shepherds with magical accents,
Bringing deliverance from sin’s deep stain.

Refrain
Ring out a welcome to Christmas’ fair morning,
Herald its coming, each fresh, youthful voice;
Ring out a welcome, a bright cheery welcome!
Christmas is dawning, let earth rejoice!

2. Peerless the singers, and wondrous their singing;
Glorious theme: Lo, a Savior is born!
Royal Deliverer, His praises are ringing,
Hailing with joy the auspicious morn! [Refrain]

3. Shall we not join in the loud, swelling chorus
Sending the message from mountain to sea;
Let fairest Peace spread her dove-like wings o’er us,
Making our hearts His fit home to be. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Beautiful anthem the first Christmas wakened
• Title: Welcome to Christmas
• Author: Birdie Bell (1886)
• Refrain First Line: Ring out a welcome to Christmas' fair morning
• Meter: 11.11.11.10 D
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BOXELDER
• Composer: Asa Hull
• Meter: 11.11.11.10 D
• Incipit: 51211 12342 76713
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain