The Service of Praise ‎#162

162. Cheerily, Cheerily Singing

1 This the morn Christ was born, long ago,
And His birth all the earth soon shall know,
As the star from afar wise men led,
Guardian angels hovered o’er his lowly bed.

Refrain:
Cheerily, cheerily singing,
Merrily, merrily ringing,
Merrily ring the bells,
Sweetly their music tells,
Of a king who comes to reign forever;
Cheerily, cheerily singing,
Merrily, merrily ringing,
Merrily ring the bells,
Sweetly their music tells,
Merrily, merrily, ring the bells.

2 Send a song clear and strong, o’er the sea,
And proclaim in his name, ye are free.
Angel throngs sing the songs o’er and o’er,
“Glory be to God on high forevermore.” [Refrain]

3 Loudly swells, from the bells, as they ring,
Tidings grand o’er the land of our King,
And the song borne along ne’er shall cease,
“Wonderful, the Counselor, the Prince of Peace.” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: This the morn Christ was born, long ago
• Title: Cheerily, Cheerily Singing
• Author: C. Austin Miles
• Refrain First Line: Cheerily, cheerily singing
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900

Tune Information

• Name: [This the morn Christ was born, long ago]
• Composer: C. Austin Miles