The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8365

8365. On Christmas Day

1 What shall little children bring
On Christmas day, on Christmas day?
What shall little children bring
To Christ our king this Christmas day?

2 This shall little children bring
On Christmas day, on Christmas day,
Love and joy to Christ the King,
On Christmas day, this Christmas day.

Text Information

• First Line: What shall little children bring
• Title: On Christmas Day
• Author: Mary M. Dodge (alt.)
• Meter: 78.78
• Language: English
• Source: Songs of Beulah by S. L. Harkey and J. M. Barringer (Philadelphia: Lee & Walker, 1877)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: This hymnal gives the lyricist as "St. Nicholas," perhaps indicating the text originated in the magazine of that name, which Mapes edited.

Tune Information

• Name: SEVASTOPOL
• Composer: Elisha Albright Hoffman (1902)
• Meter: 78.78
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Beginners Songs by Marguerite Cook (Chicago: David C. Cook, 1902)
• Copyright: Public Domain