The night was cold and very clear,
As I walked my homeward way;
The stars shone down and added cheer,
And lights in the homes so gay.
I heard the voices of singing,
By the choir of the church nearby;
The bells in the steeple were ringing,
Christmas Day was surely nigh.
The glow on the children's faces,
As they strolled along the street;
Oh, the love that Christmas embraces,
Wherever friends and loved ones meet.
The joy of the Christmas season,
And all that its meaning imparts;
Let us sing Noels with reason,
For Christmas begins in your hearts.