Long ago and far away heaven rang with joy today

Verse 1

Long ago and far away Heaven rang with joy today, Jesus in the manger lay In Bethlehem Upon a Christmas morning.

Chorus

He came among us at Christmas-tide, At Christmas-tide, in Bethlehem; Men shall bring him from far and wide Love's diadem: Jesus, Jesus, Lo, he comes, and loves, and saves, and frees us.

Verse 2

Shepherds heard and wondered why Angels sang up in the sky 'Glory be to God most high,' In Bethlehem Upon a Christmas morning.

Verse 3

Said the angel, 'For a sign Ye shall find the Babe divine Cradled with the lowing kine, In Bethlehem Upon a Christmas morning.

Verse 4

Hard upon the angel's word Came they all with one accord, In the manger found the Lord, In Bethlehem Upon a Christmas morning.

Verse 5

Glory, honor, laud and praise Be to God for endless days For the Babe his love displays In Bethlehem Upon a Christmas morning.