(John Mason Neale, 19th century)


Good Christian men, rejoice

With heart and soul and voice;

Give ye heed to what we say:

News! News!

Jesus Christ is born today:

Ox and ass before him bow

And He is in the manger now.

Christ is born today!

Christ is born today!


Good Christian men, rejoice

With heart and soul and voice;

Now ye hear of endless bliss;

Joy! Joy!

Jesus Christ was born for this!

He has oped the heav'nly door

And man is blessed evermore.

Christ was born for this!

Christ was born for this!


Good Christian men, rejoice

With heart and soul and voice;

Now ye need not fear the grave;

Peace! Peace!

Jesus Christ was born to save!

Calls you one and calls you all

To gain his everlasting hall.

Christ was born to save!

Christ was born to save!