Author: J. Lincoln Hall Hymnal: The Service of Praise #154 (1900) First Line: Beautiful Christmas, welcome thy coming Refrain First Line: Welcome the day to our hearts ever dear Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Christmas, welcome thy coming,
Day filled with pleasure and cheer,
Jewel the fairest, gem of the rarest
Crowning the golden year.
Refrain:
Welcome the day to our hearts ever dear,
Day of rejoicing now is here,
Hail, happy morning, welcome thy dawning,
Jesus is born the Saviour in Bethlehem.
2 Beautiful Christmas, bright day of gladness,
Gladly thy praises we sing;
Hail happy morning, welcome thy dawning,
Peace and good will to bring. [Refrain]
3 Beautiful Christmas, time of rejoicing,
Day when our hearts are aglow;
Richest of treasure, giv’n without measure,
Freely dost thou bestow. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Beautiful Christmas, welcome thy coming]
Beautiful Christmas