Classic Poem

Children, can you truly tell,
Do you know the story well, . . . .
Ev'ry little girl and boy, . . . .
Why the angels sang for joy
On the Christmas morning? . .

Yes, we know the story well;
Listen now, and hear us tell, . . . .
Ev'ry little girl and boy, . . . . .
Why the angels sang for joy
On the Christmas morning. . .

Shepherds sat upon the ground,
Fleecy flocks were scattered round, . . .
When the brightness filled the sky, . . . .
And a song was heard on high
On the Christmas morning. . .

Angels sang a loud sweet song,
For a holy Babe was born,
Down on earth to live with men,
Jesus, our dear Saviour,
On the Christmas morning.

Joy and peace the angels sang,
Till the pleasant echoes rang;
" Peace on earth, to men good-will, "
Hark! the angels sing it still
On the Christmas morning.