The Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Old and New Testament, faithfully translated into English Metre ‎#IV

IV. The Nativity of CHRIST

1 Behold, the Grace appears,
the Promise is fulfill'd;
Mary, the wond'rous Virgin bears,
and Jesus is the Child.
The Lord, the Highest God,
calls him his only Son;
He bids Him rule the Lands abroad,
and gives Him David's Throne.

2 O'er Jacob shall he reign
with a peculiar Sway;
The Nations shall his Grace obtain,
His Kingdom ne'er decay.
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.
With Looks and Hearts serene
go visit Christ your King;
And strait a flaming Troop was seen:
The Shepherds heard them sing,

4 Glory to God on High!
and heav'nly Peace on Earth,
Good-will to Men, to Angels Joy,
at the Redeemer's Birth.
In Worship so Divine,
let Saints employ their Tongues;
With the Celestial Host we join,
and loud repeat their Songs.

5 Glory to God on High!
and heav'nly Peace on Earth,
Good-will to Men, to Angels Joy,
at the Redeemer's Birth!

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the Grace appears
• Title: The Nativity of CHRIST
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1773
• Notes: Public Domain.

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