1 Begin a joyful song,
To hail this happy morn:
Glad tidings from an angel’s tongue,
"This day is Jesus born!"

2 What comforts doth His name
To sinful men afford!
His glorious titles we proclaim—
"A Savior—Christ—the Lord!"

3 Now wrapped in swaddling bands,
Behold the eternal Son!
A stable for His palace stands,
A manger for His throne!

4 Glory to God on high,
All hail the happy morn!
Come join the anthems of the sky—
"This day is Jesus born!"