A Child This Day is Born
Arthur T. George

A child this day is born,
A child of high renown,
Most worthy of a sceptre
A sceptre and a crown.

Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel,
Glad tidings sing we may,
Because our Prophet, Priest and King,
Was born on this glad day,
Was born on this glad day.

The news the shepherds heard
Watching their flocks by night
An angel told it unto them,
In vision clear and bright.

Noel &c.

They saw a host on high
In saintly robes arrayed,
And heard "Go ye to Bethlehem
And be ye not afraid."

Noel &c.

This day your Lord is born,
Your King Emmanuel,
The promised Saviour of the world,
Shall ransom Israel.

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The shepherds joyful sped
To Bethlehem straightway
So full of joy they hasten on,
Chanting their sacred lay.

Noel &c

All glory be to God,
Who reigns enthroned on high,
Good will to men, and peace on earth,
O wondrous melody!

Noel &c