1 Listen, catch the Christmas strain,
Hearken to the song from Heav’n,
Unto us a Child is born!
Unto us a Son is giv’n!

Refrain:
’Twas of Christ the prophet sang,
Sing today of Christ your king!
Now two thousand years ago*
Shepherds heard the angels sing!
Glory be to God on high!
Peace on earth, on earth good will to men.

2 Unto us a Son is giv’n!
Came that Son to Mary mild;
Unto us a Child is born!
Judah’s manger held that Child. [Refrain]

3 Wonderful His name today—
Counsel free He gives to all;
Mighty God! He rules the sea;
Tender Father hears our call. [Refrain]

4 Prince of Peace—oh, truest name!
Peace He freely doth bestow;
Peace remaining deep and calm,
While the ages ebb and flow. [Refrain]