A Collection of Hymns, selected from sundry poets ‎#XI

XI. The Nativity of CHRIST

1 Shepherds rejoice, lift up your eyes,
And send your fears away;
News from the regions of the skies,
Salvation's born to-day.

2 Jesus, the God, whom angels fear,
Comes down to dwell with you;
To-day he makes his entrance here,
But not as monarchs do.

3 No gold, nor purple swaddling bands,
No royal shining things:
A manger for his cradle stands,
And holds the King of Kings.

4 "Go, shepherds, where the infant lies,
And see his humble throne;
With tears of joy in all your eyes,
Go, shepherds, kiss the Son!"

5 Thus Gabriel sang, and strait around
The heavenly armies throng;
They tune their harps to lofty sound,
And thus conclude the song:

6 "Glory to God that reigns above,
Let peace surround the earth;
Mortals shall know their maker love,
At their Redeemer's birth."

7 Lord! and shall angels have their song,
And men no tunes to raise?
O may we lose our useless tongues
When they forget to praise!

8 Glory to God that reigns above,
That pitied us forlorn,
We join to sing our maker's love,
For there's a Savior born.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherds, rejoice, lift up your eyes
• Title: The Nativity of CHRIST
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791

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