The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11182

11182. Mercy Triumphs, Christ Is Born

1 Mercy triumphs, Christ is born,
Seraphs hail this happy morn;
Echo loud their solemn cry,
"Glory be to God on high!"
Praise to God, and peace on earth,
Such the tidings of His birth;
Him we worship, Him we bless,
Prince of peace and righteousness.

2 Promised branch of Jesse’s stem,
Christ is born at Bethlehem;
We have pardon, we have peace,
Darkness, guilt and terror cease.
Light and mercy cheer the tomb,
Hallelujah! Christ is come;
Let all earth’s redeemèd cry,
Glory be to God on high!

3 Son of man, He murmured not,
Bore with us, and shared our lot.
Son of God, we know Him well,
By each sign the prophets tell.
His the love to feel our woe,
His the might to quell our foe:
Unto Him in earth and Heaven
Be all praise and honor given.

Text Information

• First Line: Mercy triumphs, Christ is born
• Title: Mercy Triumphs, Christ Is Born
• Author: William W. Hull (1851)
• Meter: 77.77 D
• Language: English
• Notes: Alternate tune: MALLARY by Raymond D. Mallary

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR
• Composer: George Job Elvey (1858)
• Meter: 77.77 D
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain