'Twas on the hills of Judah

One bright and starry night,

That shepherds heard the singing,

and saw the heavenly light

It was the angel chorus,

The song from heaven above.

Telling the glad, sweet story

Of God's great gift of love.

For God so loved all people,

He gave His only son,

To be a friend and helper

and Savior to each one

Ida F. Leyda 1916