Christians, list­en, while we sing,
(Dark, be­fore the dawn­ing)
As it was com­mand­ed them,
On this Christ­mas morn­ing.

In a man­ger of the stall,
(Dark, be­fore the dawn­ing)
There they found the Lord of all,
On this Christ­mas morn­ing.

There they found the mo­ther mild,
(Dark, be­fore the dawn­ing)
Gazing on her new­born child,
On this Christ­mas morn­ing.

Christian, art thou far from ill?
(Dark, be­fore the dawn­ing)
He will make thee hap­pi­er still,
On this Christ­mas morn­ing.

Is an hour of sor­row near?
(Dark, be­fore the dawn­ing)
He will wipe away the tear
On this Christ­mas morn­ing.

Blessings rest on all with­in!
(Dark, be­fore the dawn­ing)
Newer life, and hopes be­gin
On this Christ­mas morn­ing.

Praise we then our Sav­ior king;
(Dark, be­fore the dawn­ing)
As the an­gels once did sing
On this Christ­mas morn­ing:

Glory be to God on high,
(Dark, be­fore the dawn­ing)
Peace on earth and cha­ri­ty
On this Christ­mas morn­ing.