Oh Joy, Oh Joy a Child is born
This new birth heralds Christmas Morn
A shining star - it lights the way
To a new Saviour born to-day.

The Angels Sing, The bells do ring,
The World rejoices ding-dong ding

Oh Joy, Oh Joy a Child is born
A time of hope, a fresh new dawn
A new beginning, another day,
When hearts are full of hope, and pray

The Angels Sing, The bells do ring
The World rejoices ding-dong ding.

Oh Joy Oh Joy to all mankind
All saddened hearts find peace of mind
A new Babe heralds Christmas Day,
For world peace, and hope and joy we pray

The Angels Sing, The bells do ring
The World rejoices ding-dong ding.

Oh Joy Oh Joy for Christmas cheer
God’s newborn son, we are blessed ‘tis clear
The world will be a happier place
As Christmas love and peace we face

The Angels Sing, The bells do ring
The World rejoices ding-dong ding.

Amen

Barbara Brewin November 19th 2002

This poem can also be sung to the tune of
'The Sussex Carol'