The Oxford Book of Carols ‎#2

2. A Child This Day

1 A child this day is born,
A child of high renown,
Most worthy of a sceptre,
A sceptre and a crown.

Chorus:
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Nowell, sing all we may,
Because the King of all kings
Was born this blessed day.

2 These tidings shepherds heard
In field watching their fold;
’Twas by an angel unto them,
That night reveal'd and told: (Chorus)

3 To whom the angel spoke,
Saying, ‘Be not afraid;
Be glad, poor silly shepherds—
Why are you so dismayed? (Chorus)

4 ‘For lo! I bring you tidings
Of gladness and of mirth.
Which cometh to all peoples by
This holy infant's birth’: (Chorus)

5 Then was there with the angel
An host incontinent
Of heavenly bright soldiers
Which from the Highest was sent: (Chorus)

6 Lauding the Lord our God
And his celestial King;
All glory be in Paradise,
This heavenly host did sing: (Chorus)

7 And as the angel told them,
So to them did appear;
They found the young child, Jesus Christ,
With Mary, his mother dear: (Chorus)

Text Information

• First Line: A child this day is born
• Title: A Child This Day
• Refrain First Line: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, sing all we may
• Publication Date: 1928
• Source: Words and tune from William Sandys, Christmas Carols, 1833 (West of England)

Tune Information

• Name: [A child this day is born]