From our happy home br Through the world we roam br One week in all the year, br Making winter spring br With the joy we bring br For Christmas-tide is here. br br Now the eastern star br Shines from afar br To light the poorest home; br Hearts warmer grow, br Gifts freely flow, br For Christmas-tide has come. br br Now gay trees rise br Before young eyes, br Abloom with tempting cheer; br Blithe voices sing, br And blithe bells ring, br For Christmas-tide is here. br br Oh, happy chime, br Oh, blessed time, br That draws us all so near! br "Welcome, dear day," br All creatures say, br For Christmas-tide is here.