A Child this day is born,

A Child of high renown.

Most worthy of a scepter,

A scepter and a crown.



Refrain

Novels, Novels, Novels,

Novels sing all we may,

Because the King of all kings

Was born this blessed day.



The which the holy Prophets

Spake of long time before,

That from the fall of Adam

He should us all restore. Refrain



This Child both God and Man

From Heaven down to us came,

He is the King of all Kings,

And Jesus is His Name. Refrain



These tidings Shepherds heard

In field watching their fold,

Was by an Angel unto them

That night reveal'd and told. Refrain



Who standing near by them

To them shined so bright,

That they amazed were

At that most glorious sight. Refrain



To whom the Aangel spoke,

Saying, Be not afraid,

Be glad, poor silly shepherds;

Why are you so dismayed; Refrain



For lo, I bring you tidings

Of gladness and of mirth,

Which cometh to all people by

This holy Infants birth. Refrain



Him hath God lifted up

As light and shepherds horn,

Which in the city of David

This present time was born. Refrain



The only Son of God was he

The Lord and God most Highest;

And he is the true Shepherd,

The young child Jesus Christ. Refrain



Then there was with the Angel

A Host incontinent

Of heavenly bright soldiers,

Which from the Highest was sent. Refrain



Lauding the Lord our God,

And his Celestial King;

All Glory be in Paradise,

This heavenly Host did sing. Refrain



Glory be unto our God,

That sitteth still on high,

With praises and with triumph great,

And joyful melody. Refrain



But when this holy Ar