Good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luke 2:10
Words: Author unknown.
Music: Innocents The Parish Choir, 1850; harmony by William H. Monk, 1861 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Joy is now in every place,
Christmas lightens every face;
Now be with us, in Your grace,
Bless us, holy Jesus.
May the star that shone that night,
Making Your poor stable bright,
Fill our hearts with love and light;
Hear us, holy Jesus.
Through the New Year let it stay,
Leading us upon Your way,
Making Christmas every day,
Bless us, holy Jesus.
Now and ever may we find
Your good news to fill our minds:
Peace and love to humankind,
Hear us, holy Jesus.