A Child This Day Is Born
Words & Music by William Sandys
A child this day is born
A child of high renown
Most worthy of a sceptre and a crown
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Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day
These tidings shepherds heard
Whilst watching o’er their fold;
‘Twas by an Angel unto them
That night revealed and told.
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Then was there with the Angel
An host incontinent
Of heavenly bright soldiers,
All from the highest sent.
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They praised the Lord our God,
And our celestial King;
All glory be in Paradise,
This heavenly host do sing.
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All glory be to God,
That sitteth still on high,
With praises and with triumph great,
And joyful melody.
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