On this day earth shall ring
with the song children sing
to the child, tiny King,
born on earth to save us,
peace and love He gave us.

Wondrous 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.

Gloria in excelsis Deo! In excelsis Deo! Gloria!

On this day earth shall ring
with the song children sing
to the child, tiny King,
born on earth to save us,
peace and love He gave us.

Gloria in excelsis Deo! In excelsis Deo! Gloria!

On this day angels sing.

Words: from Piae Cantonies (1582), adapted by Greg Gilpin
Music: Greg Gilpin (1998)