The New Century Hymnal ‎#143

143. On Christmas Night All Christians Sing

1 On Christmas night all Christians sing,
to hear the news the angels bring;
On Christmas night all Christians sing,
to hear the news the angels bring -
News of great joy, news of great mirth,
news of our merciful Ruler’s birth.

2 Then why should we on earth be sad,
since our Redeemer made us glad;
Then why should we on earth be sad,
since our Redeemer made us glad,
When from our sin Christ set us free,
all for to gain our liberty.

3 From out of mystery came the Light,
which made the angels sing this night;
From our of mystery came the Light,
which made the angels sing this night:
“Glory to God and peace to all,
forevermore, Alleluia!”

Text Information

• First Line: On Christmas night all Christians sing
• Title: On Christmas Night All Christians Sing
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:8-14
  ;
  Acts 13:38-39
  ;
  John 1:5-14
• Topic: Christmas; Jesus Christ: Birth and Infancy
• Source: Traditional English carol

Tune Information

• Name: SUSSEX CAROL
• Harmonizer: Jonathan McNair (1993)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Key: F Major
• Source: English Traditional Melody
• Copyright: Harmonization © 1991 The Pilgrim Press