1 Wrapped in the shadowy mantle of night
Lieth the earth; hushed ev’ry sound;
Dim, on the hills, in the twinkling light,
Shepherds and flocks prone on the ground.

2 Softly the music of fluttering wings
Stealeth around; dazzling bright
Glory, the glory of King of all kings,
Sun of all suns, Light of all light!

3 Cloudburst of joy from the luminous sky
Floodeth the earth: “Glory to God!”
Peace unto men who are far, who are nigh,
Riding the sea: treading the sod.

4 Tidings of rapture float out on the air:
God is with men! Love has had birth;
Born in a manger, thy sorrows to share,
Jesus thy Lord! Praise Him, O earth!