The Birds Go a Caroling

An owl abiding in a tree by night
Keeping watch over shepherds below
When an angel of the Lord appeared
And all around shone a heavenly glow
Peace on earth, goodwill to men
The angel said to them
The Savior of the world is born
And lies in Bethlehem

So as the dark was turned to day
The owl took flight
To spread the tidings of good cheer
Of the baby born that night
Peace on earth, hope comes at last
To still creation's groaning
Now come my friends, for fear is passed
And the birds will go a-caroling!

Come and sing, come and sing
A simple, sacred offering
Songs of hope and joy we'll bring
For Jesus Christ our newborn King
Oh, let the merry music ring!

Now come you cardinals, geese, and loons
With flashing tints and merry tunes
Orioles, jays, and swift swallows
Bring brilliant colors against the snow
Come you sparrows, brown and small
He cares for you and sees when you fall
Woodpecker, oh, bring your drum
We'll sing to your rum-pum-pum-pum-pum!

Come and sing, come and sing
A simple, sacred offering
Songs of hope and joy we'll bring
For Jesus Christ our newborn King
Oh let the merry music ring

Come you tired, and worn, and weak
For He is kind and gentle and meek
Come little birds with broken wings
His love can heal all wounded things
Come mourning dove, so sad and sweet
For a man of sorrows He will be
To bear our sins, and with us to dwell
For he is called Emmanuel
For he is called Emmanuel