The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#316

316. Come and sing the Christmas story

1 Come and sing the Christmas story
this holy night!
Christ is born: the hope of glory
dawns on our sight.
Alleluia! earth is ringing
with a thousand angels singing —
hear the message they are bringing
this holy night.

2 Jesus, Saviour, child of Mary
this holy night,
in a world confused and weary
You are our light.
God is in a manger lying,
manhood taking, self denying,
life embracing, death defying
this holy night.

3 Lord of all! Let us acclaim Him
this holy night;
king of our salvation name Him,
throned in the height.
Son of Man — let us adore Him,
all the earth is waiting for Him;
Son of God — we bow before Him
this holy night.

Text Information

• First Line: Come and sing the Christmas story
• Author: Michael Arnold Perry, 1942-1996 (alt.)
• Meter: 84 84 88 84
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Birth
• Source: Alt.: Compilers

Tune Information

• Name: AR HYD Y NOS
• Arranger: John Barnard, b. 1948
• Meter: 84 84 88 84
• Key: G Major
• Source: Welsh Traditional Melody
• Copyright: Arr. © John Barnard / Jubilate Hymns