Hymn Lyrics

PLEASE NOTE: Not all verses may be sung and words may vary in the particular hymn presentation.

Sing We Now of Christmas
Words: 15th Century French Traditional; 17–18th Century English Traditional
Music: Noel Nouvelet | 15th Century French Traditional
1. Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all noel.
Of our Lord and Savior we the tidings tell.
Sing we noel, for Christ the King is born.
Sing we noel, for Christ the Lord is born.
Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all noel.

2. Angels from on high say, “Shepherds come and see.
He is born in Bethlehem, a blessed lamb for thee.”
Sing we noel for Christ the King is born.
Sing we noel, for Christ the King is born..
Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all noel.

3. Shepherds found the child lying in a manger stall.
Joseph standing by and mother Mary mild.
So now sing we noel, for Christ the King is born.
Sing we noel, for Christ the King is born..
Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all noel.

4. Magi oriental journeyed from afar.
They did come to greet Him ’neath the shining star.
Glory to God, for Christ the King is born.
Glory to God, for Christ the King is born.
Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all noel.


Another version:

1. Sing we now of Christmas,
Noel sing we here.
Hear our grateful praises
To the Babe so dear.

2. Angels called to shepherds,
“Leave your flocks at rest;
Journey forth to Bethl’hem
Find the Lamb-kin blest.”

3. In the stall they found Him;
Joseph and Mary mild
Seated ’round the manger,
Watching the holy Child.

4. From the eastern country
Came the kings afar,
Bearing gifts to Bethl’hem,
Guided by a star.

5. Gold and myrrh they took there,
Gifts of greatest price;
There was ne’er a stable
So like paradise.

Refrain:
Sing We Noel, the King is Born, Noel!
Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel!