The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Old and New Testament, faithully translated into English metre ‎#IV

IV. The Nativity of CHRIST

1 Behold, the Grace appears!
The Promise is fulfill'd;
Mary, the Wond'rous Virgin, bears,
And Jesus is the Child.
The Lord, the Highest God,
Calls him his only Son;
He bids Him rule the Lands abroad,
And gives Him David's Throne.

2 O'er Jacob shall he reign
With a peculiar Sway;
The Nations shall his Grace obtain,
His Kingdom ne'er decay.
To bring the glorious News,
A heavenly Form appears;
He tells the Shepherds of their Joys,
And banishes their Fears.

3 Go, humble Swains, said he,
To David's City fly;
The promis'd Infant, born To-Day
Doth in a Manger lie.
With Looks and Hearts serene,
Go visit Christ your King;
And strait a flaming Troop was seen:
The Shepherds heard them sing:

4 Glory to God on High!
And heav'nly Peace on Earth,
Good will to Men, to Angels Joy,
At the Redeemer's Birth.
In Worship so Divine,
Let Saints employ their Tongues;
With the Celestial Host we join,
And loud repeat their Songs.

5 Glory to God on High!
And heav'nly Peace on Earth,
Good will to Men, to Angels Joy,
At our Redeemer's Birth!

Text Information

• First Line: Behold, the Grace appears
• Title: The Nativity of CHRIST
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1758
• Notes: Public Domain.

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