As Each Happy Christmas

As each happy Christmas
Dawns on earth again,
Comes the holy Christ Child
To the hearts of men.

Enters with His blessing
Into every home,
Guides and guards our footsteps,
As we go and come.

All unknown, beside me,
He will ever stand,
And will safely lead me
With His own right hand.

Author: Emily E. S. Elliott

Year: 1871

This is a well-known children's Christmas carol written by Emily E. S. Elliott (1836–1897), an English poet and hymn writer. The text first appeared in her collection 'Chimes for Daily Service' (1880) but is often dated to around 1871 in hymnals. No significant alternate attributions exist.