Have you heard the sounds of the angel voices Ringing out so sweetly, ringing out so clear? Have you seen the star shining out so brightly As a sign from God that Christ the Lord is here? Have you heard the news that they bring from Heaven To the humble shepherds who have waited long? Refrein: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo Hear the angels sing their joyful song He is come in peace in the winter's stillness Like a gentle snowfall in the gentle night He is come in joy like the sun at morning Filling all the world with radiance and with light He is come in love as the child of Mary In a simple stable, we have seen his birth He will bring new light to a world in darkness Like a bright star shining in the skies above He will bring new hope to the waiting nations When he comes to reign in purity and love Let the Earth rejoice at the Saviour's coming Let the Heavens answer with the joyful mourn Hear the angels singing, Christ is born (2x)
Dormi, Jesu! Mater ridet, Quae tam dulcem somnum videt. Si non dormis, Mater plorat," Inter fila cantans orat. Dormi, Jesu! blandule! Blande, veni, somnule. Sleep, sweet baby. my cares beguiling: Mother sits beside thee smiling; Sleep, my darling, sleep my darling tenderly! Dormi, Jesu, dormi Jesu, blandule.
Born in a stable so bare Born so long ago Born 'neath light of star He who loved us so Refrein: Far away, silent he lay Born today, your homage pay For Christ is born for aye Born on Christmas Day Cradled by mother so fair Tender her lullaby Over her son so dear Angel hosts fill the sky Born on Christmas Day Wise men from distant far land Sheperds from starry hills Worship this babe so rare Hearts with his warmth he fills Born on Christmas Day Love in that stable was born Into our hearts to flow Innocent dreaming babe Make me thy love to know
Have you heard the story that they’re telling ‘bout Bethlehem? Have you heard the story of the Jesus child? How he came from heaven and was born in a manger bed? Mary was his virgin mother, pure and mild. Refrein: Sing alleluia, brothers, sing alleluia, sisters, Worship the Jesus child and praise his mother mild. ‘Glory to God on high’, the angel hosts above are singing: Listen to the story of the Jesus child. Have you heard the story of the poor humble shepherd men Sitting on the hillside with their flocks by night? Suddenly the angel tells them ‘Hurry to Bethlehem! Go and find the Jesus child, the world’s new light!’ Intermezzo: Jesus child, lying at Bethlehem, sleeping safe at Mary’s knee: Save my soul and bring me to paradise, Let me join the angels singing ‘Glory to thee’ Have you heard the story of the kings from the Orient Following the star that’s shining over his head? Offering their precious gifts of gold, myrrh and frankincense, Kneeling with the ox and ass before his bed?
Sing this night for a boy is born in Bethlehem Christ our lord in a lowly manger lies Bring your gifts come and see him at his cradle Hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary Refrein: See his star shining bright in the sky this Christmas night Follow me joyfully Hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary Angels bright come from heaven's highest glory Bear the news with its message of good cheer Sing, rejoice, for a king is come to save us Hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary See he lies in his mother's tender keeping Jesus Christ in her loving arms asleep Shepherds poor come to worship and adore him Offer their humble gifts before the son of Mary Let us all pay our homage at the manger Sing his praise on the joyful Christmas night Christ is come bringing promise of salvation Hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary