Scripture Verse

Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11

Introduction

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J. Lincoln Hall
1866–1930

Words & Mu­sic: J. Lin­coln Hall, The Ser­vice of Praise (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: Hall-Mack, 1900), num­ber 154 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Lyrics

Beautiful Christmas, welcome thy coming,
Day filled with pleasure and cheer;
Jewel the fairest, gem of the rarest
Crowning the golden year.

Refrain

Welcome the day to our hearts ever dear,
Day of rejoicing now is here;
Hail, happy morning, welcome thy dawning,
Jesus is born the Savior in Bethlehem.

Beautiful Christmas, bright day of gladness,
Gladly thy praises we sing;
Hail happy morning, welcome thy dawning,
Peace and good will to bring.

Refrain

Beautiful Christmas, time of rejoicing,
Day when our hearts are aglow;
Richest of treasure, giv’n without measure,
Freely dost thou bestow.

Refrain