1. Earth to-day rejoices,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Death can hurt no more;
And celestial voices,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Tell that sin is o’er.
David’s sling destroys the foe:
Samson lays the temple low:
War and strife are done,
God and man are one.
2. Reconciliation,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Peace that lasts for aye;
Gladness and salvation,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Came on Christmas Day.
Gideon’s Fleece is wet with dew:
Solomon is crown’d anew:
War and strife are done.
God and man are one.
3. Though the cold grows stronger,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Though the world loves night;
Yet the days grow longer,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Christ is born, our Light.
Now the Dial’s type is learnt:
Burns the Bush that is not burnt:
War and strife are done;
God and man are one.
