The moon and stars on Christmas eve

Star of ice wheel of moon light bright Shine on sleep with silv'ry light
Humble shepherds chattering circled round Sit content on grassy heights
Sudden light Hark the angels sing Shepherd crouch in awe
Mid the clouds the angels proclaim God's Son is born in Bethlehem.

Dies the song Stars and moon gently fade Shepherds leap for very joy
Leave their quiet flocks homeward quickly fly Worship then the Holy Boy
Wondrous news thru the streets resounds glad praises fill ev'ry home
Poor man's Saviour peasant's Friend Comes today to Bethlehem.

Learned men from far eastern lands Kneel before the Holy Child
Bring abundant gifts rare luxuriant Crowd the ageworn village inn
Miles on miles had they come to adore No distance seemed too far
Boundless saving peaceful love now has come to Bethlehem.