Glad tidings to the earth they sing:

To us this day a child is given,

To crown us with the joy of heaven.

This is the Christ, our God and Lord,

Who in all need shall aid afford:

He will Himself our Saviour be,

From sin and sorrow set us free.

To us that blessedness He brings,

Which from the Father's bounty springs:

That in the heavenly realm we may