Christ is born of maiden fair;
Hark the heralds in the air,
Thus adoring descant there:

'In Excelsis Gloria'
Shepherds saw those angels bright
Carolling in glorious light:

God, His Son, is born tonight!
'In Excelsis Gloria'
Christ is come to save mankind,

As in Holy Page we find;
Therefore bear this song in mind:
'In Excelsis Gloria'