Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#II

II. The Nativity of Christ

1 Behold, the grace appears!
The promise is fulfill'd;
Mary, the wondrous virgin, bears,
And Jesus is the child!

2 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.

4 With looks and hearts serene,
Go, visit Christ, your King;
And strait a flaming troop was seen:
The shepherds heard them sing.

5 Glory to God on high!
And heavenly peace on earth;
Good will to men, to angels joy,
At the Redeemer's birth!

6 In worship so divine,
Let saints employ their tongues;
With the celestial host we join,
And loud repeat their songs.

7 Glory to God on high!
And Heavenly 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: 1790
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:10
  ;
  Luke 1:30-38

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