On This Day Earth Shall Ring - Traditional

On this day earth shall ring
With the song children sing
To the Lord, Christ our King,
Born on earth to save us;
Him the Father gave us.
Id-e-o, id-e-o,
Id-e-o gloria in excelsis Deo!

His the doom, ours the mirth;
When He came down to earth,
Bethlehem saw His birth;
Ox and ass beside Him
From the cold would hide Him.
Id-e-o, id-e-o,
Id-e-o gloria in excelsis Deo!

God's bright star, o'er His head,
Wise Men three to Him led;
Kneel they low by His bed,
Lay their gifts before Him,
Praise Him and adore Him.
Id-e-o, id-e-o,
Id-e-o gloria in excelsis Deo!

On this day angels sing;
With their song earth shall ring,
Praising Christ, heaven's King,
Born on earth to save us;
Peace and love He gave us.
Id-e-o, id-e-o,
Id-e-o gloria in excelsis Deo!

On This Day Earth Shall Ring lyrics are known for their strong rhythmic vivas and the exultant tone of the choral arrangement. The song describes the visit of the Wise Men and the message of the angels calling on all creation to praise the newborn King. It is often performed with a dramatic orchestral accompaniment that highlights its medieval roots. By singing the On This Day Earth Shall Ring lyrics the congregation joins in a robust and audible declaration of joy celebrating the Prince of Peace who was born to reconcile the world to God through His glorious arrival on earth today.