In the calm of that long ago night,
Far away on the Beth­le­hem hills,
There was seen a most won­der­ful light,
By the shep­herds who faith­ful watch kept.

And the voice of an an­gel they heard,
Saying Fear not, good tid­ings I bring;
To all peo­ple pro­claim the glad word,
That a Sav­ior is born, Christ the Lord.

Then the hea­vens with glad an­thems rang;
Glory, glo­ry to God, the re­frain;
As the an­gel and heav’n­ly host sang,
On earth peace, and good will un­to men.