Verse 1
Once upon a midnight clear
Heaven’s song broke through the air
Peace and goodwill toward men
Born now in Bethlehem
Verse 2
Once upon a bed of straw
Slept the Sovereign Son of God
Lord of the universe
Breathing the dust of earth
Chorus
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, our Messiah
Name above every name, gloria in the highest
Verse 3
Once upon a splintered cross
Jesus died to rescue us
All of our shame and sin
Nailed to the tree with Him
Verse 4
Once upon a brilliant day
Christ the Conqueror was raised
Heaven and nature sing
“Praise to the King of kings!”
