The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9723

9723. Christ Was Born On Christmas Night

1 Christ was born on Christmas night,
Sing the carol gaily;
King of Love, and Lord of Light,
Praise Him, praise Him duly!

Refrain:
Welcome Christmas! Welcome Yule!
Mistletoe and holly!
Be ye merry gentles all,
Mirth need not be folly.

2 Christ was laid in cattle stall
Ox and ass most duly
Did as to the Lord of all
Make obeisance truly. [Refrain]

3 Seven shepherds knelt them there,
In that stable lowly,
Hailed as king the Christ child fair,
Very God most holy. [Refrain]

4 Seven shepherds fared them forth
God’s gift glorifying,
Told the wonder of its worth
For men living, dying. [Refrain]

5 Star-led kings from eastern land,
Came on camels riding,
Spice and myrrh and gold in hand
For a royal tithing. [Refrain]

6 Gaspar, Belsar, Melchior,
Found in Bethlem city,
Him they knew by mystic lore,
King of Love and Pity. [Refrain]

7 Pity, mercy, peace and love,
These be Christmas sweetings,
Be they yours from God above,
Take our Christmas greetings! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Christ was born on Christmas night
• Title: Christ Was Born On Christmas Night
• Author (attributed to): Charles W. Stubbs, 1845-1912
• Refrain First Line: Welcome Christmas! Welcome Yule!
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Language: English
• Source: The Outlook, vol. 85, no. 1, December 21, 1907 (New York)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WARDLE
• Composer: Thomas Wardle, 1831-1909
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain