Author: Birdie Bell Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #7204 Meter: 11.11.11.10 D First Line: Beautiful anthem the first Christmas wakened Refrain First Line: Ring out a welcome to Christmas' fair morning Lyrics: 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] Languages: English Tune Title: BOXELDER
Welcome to Christmas