This version of "The Sussex Carol" was sung by Mr. William Bayliss of Buckland (Gloucestershire). For more information, see
Notes on the Songsat the end of this volume.
On
Christmas night all Christians sing
To hear what news those angels bring;
News of great joy, news of great mirth,
News of our Saviour King's own birth.
Then why should men on earth be so sad?
Since our Redeemer made us glad,
When from sin He set us free
All for to gain our liberty.
Now sin depart, behold His grace,
Everlasting life comes in its place,
And soon we shall its terror see
And poor and rich must conquered be.
Then out of darkness we see light,
Which makes all angels to sing this night:
Glory to God and peace to men
Both now and evermore. Amen.
Year: 1850
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