1. When Christ was born of Mary free in Bethlehem that fair city. angels sang with mirth and glee, Refrain: "In excelsis gloria! In excelsis gloria! In excelsis gloria! Angels sang with mirth and glee, in excelsis gloria! 2. Herdmen beheld these angels bright- to them appeared with great light, who said, God's son is born this night. Refrain. 3. The King is come to save mankind as in the scripture we will find; and this song we have in mind, Refrain. 4. Grant us, O Lord, for thy great grace, in heaven in bliss to see thy face, where we may sing to thy solace: Refrain. Lyrics: Traditional carol, fifteenth century