1 In bondage to the Law,
We groaned beneath its yoke;
But God our heavy burden saw,
And sin’s strong fetters broke.

2 In fullness of the years
He sent His only Son,
To save us from our guilty fears
By deeds which He hath done.

3 The virgin bears the Child;
Angelic hosts rejoice;
We hail Thee Jesus undefiled,
Named by the angel’s voice.

4 Mercy and truth are met,
Within our hearts to dwell,
And God most high is with us yet,
Our own Emmanuel!

5 His Spirit in our hearts
Still "Abba, Father," cries;
His comfort nevermore departs,
While earthly pleasure dies.

6 In bondage now no more,
We trust Thy faithful Word
And, heirs of God, Thy grace adore
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.