The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#211

211. Carol, but in gladness

[Semi-Chorus]
Carol, brothers, carol,
Carol the good tidings,
Carol merrily.

[Chorus]
Carol, brothers, carol,
Carol joyfully,
Carol the good tidings,
Carol merrily;
And pray a gladsome Christmas.
For all good christian men.
Carol, brothers, carol,
Christmas day again.

1 Carol, but in gladness,
Not in songs of earth,
On the Saviour's birthday
Hallowed be our mirth;
While a thousand blessings
Fill our hearts with glee,
Christmas day will keep
The feast of charity. [Chorus]

2 At their merry table
Think of those who've none,
The orphan and the widow,
Hungry and alone;
Bountiful your offerings
To the altar bring,
Let the poor and needy
Christmas-carols sing. [Chorus]

3 Listening angel music,
Discord sure must cease,
Who dare hate his brother,
On this day of peace?
While the heav'ns are telling
To mankind, good will,
Only love and kindness
Every bosom fill. [Chorus]

4 Let our hearts responding
To the seraph band,
Wish this morning's sunshine,
Bright in ev'ry land;
Word and deed and prayer
Speed the grateful sound,
Telling "merry Christmas"
All the world around. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Carol, but in gladness
• Arranged: Jas. A. Johnson
• Author: Rev. W. A. Muhlenberg, D. D.
• Refrain First Line: Carol, brothers, carol
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CAROL, BROTHERS, CAROL Christmas
• Composer: Rev. W. A. Muhlenberg, D. D.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain. By permission