2 The shepherds brought these tidings
And rejoiced much in mind;
They left their flocks a-feeding
In tempest, storm and wind.
Straightway they went to Bethlehem
The Son of God to find —
Which brings tidings of comfort and joy,
⁠⁠Joy and joy.
Which brings tidings of comfort and joy.

 3 Straightway they went to Bethlehem,
Where our sweet Saviour lay;
They found Him in a manger.
Where oxen feed with hay ;
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Kneeling to the Lord did pray —
Which brings tidings of comfort and joy,
⁠⁠Joy and joy,
Which brings tidings of comfort and joy.

 4 God bless the Master of this house
And Mis-ter-ess also;
God bless the little children
That round the table go;
God bless their friends and kindred,
That come from far and near;
May the Lord send a happy New Year,
⁠⁠Happy New Year,
May the Lord send a happy New Year.