He who crafted the earth so fair,

Slumbers now in stable bare.

Warmed by cattle standing there,

Hodie Christus natus est.

Joseph gathers soft, sweet hay.

Starlight drives the dark away.

Angels sing a heavenly lay.

Hodie Christus natus est.

Sing gloria, In excelsis deo. Sing we noel.

Holy Mother, bid thy child,

Grant us joy and mercy mild.

Goodness come with His gentle smile.

Hodie Christus natus est.