Lyrics

In the City of David a long time ago,
To Mary and Joseph a boy-child was born.
They called His name Jesus, the King of all Kings,
And He lay in a manger of hay.

And the angels on high,
Sang a chorus of joy,
To herald the First Christmas Day.

Shepherds heard heavenly hosts in the sky,
From the east bearing gifts there came three old Magi.
They followed the star 'til they came to the place,
And they knelt 'round His manger to pray.

And the angels on high,
Sang a chorus of joy,
To herald the First Christmas Day.

Well the news of His coming soon spread 'cross the land,
And the people all welcomed the Saviour of man.
And His Word has gone out for all people to hear,
"Peace on earth good will to all men!"

Great people and small,
On this day recall,
The First Christmas a long time ago.
Great people and small,
On this day recall,
The First Christmas a long time ago