1. The happy Christmas comes once more,
The heav'nly Guest is at the door,
The blessed words the shepherds thrill,
The joyous tidings, peace, goodwill.

2. To David's city let us fly,
Where angels sing beneath the sky,
Through plain and village pressing near,
And news from God with shepherds hear.

3. O, let us go with quiet mind,
The gentle Babe with shepherds find,
To gaze on Him who gladdens them,
The loveliest flow'r on Jesse's stem.

4. Come, Jesus, glorious heav'nly guest,
Keep Thine own Christmas in our breast,
The David's harp-string, hushed so long,
Shall swell our jubilee of song.