Glorious Yuletide

Glorious Yuletide, glad bells proclaim it,
Children extol its joys in jubilant throng.
Come, all ye people, join in our gladness,
Loud ring our praises in sacred song.

Onward to Bethlehem, follow the shepherds,
Gather around the lowly manger and stall.
Join with the angels, welcome the Savior
Born in the flesh to be Lord of all.

Onward to Bethlehem, follow the wise men,
Come from afar with their gifts and homage to bring.
Sweeter than incense, prized more than jewels,
Hearts true and loyal unto the King!

Author: Unknown

No well-known hymn by this exact title or with these lyrics appears in standard 19th/early-20th-century hymnals. The style and language suggest a late-19th or early-20th-century carol, possibly from a Sunday-school or seasonal collection, but no specific author is clearly associated.