Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
Psalm 47:6
Words: C. L. Stainer, 1912. The carol was reprinted (without crediting Stainer) in Carols Old and Carols New, by Charles L. Hutchins (Boston, Massachusetts: The Parish Choir, 1916), number 498.
Music: John F. Bridge (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Stainer’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head-and-shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Tidings, people, take good heed!
Turn ye not away!
Child of promise, King indeed,
Christ is born today!
Refrain
Therefore let all people sing,
Welcome be our heav’nly King!
Welcome, welcome,
Welcome, welcome,
Welcome be our King!
This is true: be not afraid!
Wonderful to tell;
In a manger He is laid—
Angels sing Nowell!
Refrain
This has been the hope of man,
This the faith of old;
Since the very world began,
This has been foretold:
Refrain