The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#200

200. Now the Blessed Dayspring

1 Now the blessed Dayspring
Cometh from on high;
Now, the world's Redeemer,
To her aid draws nigh;
Bearer of the tidings
From the throne of light,
To a lowly maiden,
Speeds an angel bright.

2 In the chosen daughter
Of King David's line,
God fulfills the promise
Of King Ahaz's sign:
Gabriel hath spoken;
Mary hath believed;
And, behold, a virgin
Hath a Son conceived.

3 Though He take our nature,
Linked to low estate,
Though He stoop to suffer,
Yet shall He be great;
Though His crown and scepter
Be of thorn and reed,
His shall be the kingdom
Sworn to David's Seed.

4 Light to light the Gentiles,
Bending at His throne;
Glory to His people,
When His sway they own;
He shall reign for ever,
King of kings confessed,
And all tribes and kindreds
Shall in Him be blest.

Amen.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Now the blessed Dayspring
• Title: Now the Blessed Dayspring
• Author: Mary Ann Thomson, (1834-)
• Meter: 6 5, 6 5. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Church Year: Minor Festivals; The Day of the Annunciation; Names and Office of Christ: David's Seed; Names and Office of Christ: Dayspring; Names and Office of Christ: Glory; Names and Office of Christ: King; Names and Office of Christ: Light; Names and Office of Christ: Redeemer; Christ our Glory
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: URSWICKE
• Composer: George Job Elvey, (1816-1893)
• Meter: 6 5, 6 5. D.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.