A child is born in Bethlehem, Sing nowell! the royal flower to David's stem. Alleluia, alleluia! Sing praises through the whole wide earth, Sing nowell! for Mary gives the Savior birth. Alleluia, alleluia! He lies within a manger bare, Sing nowell! and shepherds kneel to worship there. Alleluia, alleluia! He comes to be our hope of peace, Sing nowell! to bring imprisoned souls release. Alleluia, alleluia! Our guilt has found a certain cure, Sing nowell! for Christ makes our salvation sure. Alleluia, alleluia!