Give ear, O earth, while angels sing,

Good news to sinful men they bring;

And while angelic hosts rejoice,

Sure gratitude should tune our voice.

CHORUS:

Rejoice, happy mortals, cast sorrow away,

Glad tidings salute your ears;

Break forth into singing and join the sweet lay,

The promised Redeemer is born to-day,

The glory of Israel appears.

The God of peace, the God of love,

Has left his shining realms above,

And to this lower world came down,

To purchase us a heavenly crown.

Rejoice, &c.

This welcome sound the shepherds hear,

While watching o’er their fleecy care;

“In David’s city,” Gabriel cries,

“The Saviour in a manger lies!”

Rejoice, &c.