1 On this day earth shall ring
With the song children sing
To the Lord, Christ our King,
Born on earth to save us;
Him the Father gave us.

Refrain:
Ideo-o-o, Ideo-o-o, Ideo gloria in excelsis Deo!

2 His the doom, ours the mirth;
When He came down to earth
Bethlehem saw His birth;
Ox and ass beside Him
From the cold would hide Him.

3 God's bright star, o'er His head,
Wise men three to Him led,
Kneeling low by His bed,
Lay their gifts before Him,
Praise Him and adore Him.

4 On this day angels sing;
With their song earth shall ring,
Praising Christ, heaven's King,
Born on earth to save us;
Peace and love He gave us.