Verse 1 In the sixth month the angel came To a virgin in Nazareth town “Greetings, favored one, do not be afraid, You will bear the Holy Son of God.” She was pledged to Joseph, righteous man, Found her pregnant by the Spirit’s power He planned to divorce her quietly, Till an angel spoke in dream-filled hour: “Joseph, son of David, take her home, The Child is from the Holy One.” Chorus Glory to God in the highest heaven Peace on earth, good will to men The Word became flesh and dwelt among us Born this night in Bethlehem Born this night in Bethlehem Verse 2 Caesar sent a decree from Rome Every soul must register by name So Joseph went from Galilee With Mary, pledged to be his wife Great with child, the days were fulfilled In the city of David they arrived No guest room left, no place to stay They laid Him in a manger that night The Savior, Christ the Lord, was born Wrapped in cloths and sleeping in the hay Verse 3 Shepherds keeping watch by night An angel stood, the glory shone around “Fear not—I bring you news of joy For all people, born this day in town A Savior, who is Christ the Lord This will be the sign you’ll find Him by: The baby wrapped in swaddling cloths And lying in a manger nigh.” Suddenly the sky was filled With multitude of heaven’s host Praising God and crying out: Chorus “Glory to God in the highest heaven Peace on earth, good will to men The Word became flesh and dwelt among us Born this night in Bethlehem Born this night in Bethlehem” Verse 4 Shepherds ran to see the Child Found Mary, Joseph, and the Babe Everything the angel said was true They spread the word, amazed and praising God Wise men came from eastern lands Following the star that shone above Fell down in worship, opened gifts Gold, frankincense, and myrrh for the King of love Final Chorus Glory to God in the highest heaven Peace on earth, good will to men The Word became flesh and dwelt among us Full of grace and truth, Amen Born this night in Bethlehem Born this night in Bethlehem
