
Hymnal: Hymnal #27 (1874) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 To hail thy rising, Sun of life,
The gathering nations come;
Joyous as when the reapers bear
Their harvest treasures home.
2 For thou our burden hast removed;
The oppressor's reign is broke;
Thy fiery conflict with the foe
Has burst his cruel yoke.
3 To us the promised Child is born;
To us he Son is given;
Him shall the tribes of earth obey,
And all the hosts of heaven.
4 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
For evermore adored;
The Wonderful, the Counsellor,
The mighty God and Lord.
5 His power increasing shall spread,
His reign no end shall know;
Justice shall guard his throne above
And peace abound below.
Topics: The Christian Year Christmas Languages: English
To hail thy rising, Sun of life