Traditional Hymns

On This Day Earth Shall Ring

On This Day Earth Shall Ring

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1. On this day earth shall right with the song children sing to the Lord, Christ our King, born on earth to save us; him the Father gave us.

Refrain: Id-e-o-o-o, id-e-o-o-o, id-e-o-o-o, gloria in excelsis Deo!

2. His the doom, ours the mirth; when he came down to earth, Bethlehem saw his birth; ox and ass beside him from the cold would hide him. (Refrain)

3. God's bright star, o'er his head, Wise Men three to him led; kneel they low by his bed, lay their gifts before him, praise him and adore him. (Refrain)

4. On this day angels sing; with their song earth shall ring, praising Christ, heaven's King, born on earth to save us; peace and love he gave us. (Refrain)