Scripture Verse

A multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:13–14

Introduction

Words: Ano­ny­mous, in The Help­er in Sac­red Song, ed­it­ed by George C. Hugg & Frank L. Arm­strong (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: Church & Sun­day School Mu­sic Pub­lish­ing, 1889), page 191.

Music: March Ro­maine, adapt­ed from Charles F. Gou­nod (1818–1893) (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Charles F. Gounod (1818–1893)

Lyrics

Welcome, day of blessing!
Peace and joy thy moments bring;
Welcome, day of gladness!
Round the earth may thy praises ring.

Refrain

This day is the promise sealed,
This day is the love of God revealed;
Over Bethlehem, the angel voices sing
The birthday of our king.

Carol, men and maidens!
With the angels sound His praise.
Carol, youth and children,
In full chorus your voices raise.

Refrain

Onward, bear His standard!
Spread the triumphs of His name!
Upward, lift the banner,
And the forces of evil shame.

Refrain

Crown Him, then ye people,
Crown the Sav­ior, Prince of Peace!
Crown Him, O ye nations,
For His kingdom shall still increase!

Refrain