Scripture Verse

Good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luke 2:10

Introduction

Words: Au­thor un­known.

Music: In­no­cents The Par­ish Choir, 1850; har­mo­ny by Will­iam H. Monk, 1861 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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William Monk (1823–1889)

Lyrics

Joy is now in ev­ery place,
Christmas light­ens ev­ery face;
Now be with us, in Your grace,
Bless us, ho­ly Je­sus.

May the star that shone that night,
Making Your poor sta­ble bright,
Fill our hearts with love and light;
Hear us, ho­ly Je­sus.

Through the New Year let it stay,
Leading us up­on Your way,
Making Christ­mas ev­ery day,
Bless us, ho­ly Je­sus.

Now and ev­er may we find
Your good news to fill our minds:
Peace and love to hu­man­kind,
Hear us, ho­ly Je­sus.