1. Welcome to Christmas Words: Birdie Bell, 1886 Music: Asa Hull

2. Beautiful anthem the first Christmas wakened Ages ago over Bethlehem's plain; Greeting the shepherds with magical accents, Bringing deliverance from sin's deep stain. Ring out a welcome to Christmas' fair morning, Herald its coming, each fresh, youthful voice; Ring out a welcome, a bright cheery welcome! Christmas is dawning, let earth rejoice!

3. Peerless the singers, and wondrous their singing; Glorious theme: Lo, a Savior is born! Royal Deliverer, His praises are ringing, Hailing with joy the auspicious morn! Ring out a welcome to Christmas' fair morning, Herald its coming, each fresh, youthful voice; Ring out a welcome, a bright cheery welcome! Christmas is dawning, let earth rejoice!

4. Shall we not join in the loud, swelling chorus Sending the message from mountain to sea; Let fairest Peace spread her dove-like wings o'er us, Making our hearts His fit home to be. Ring out a welcome to Christmas' fair morning, Herald its coming, each fresh, youthful voice; Ring out a welcome, a bright cheery welcome! Christmas is dawning, let earth rejoice!