Long years ago, on Christ­mas morn
The Sav­ior of man­kind was born;
And an­gels car­oled at His birth,
Good will to men; peace on the earth.

Now af­ter years of gloom and strife,
The Christ Child brings us love and life,
Bids hat­red end and war­fare cease
In world-wide bro­ther­hood and peace.

O Holy Child, this Christ­mas morn,
Once more with­in our hearts be born.
Blest an­gels, chant your songs again,
On earth be peace, good­will to men.