
Author: Mary Ann Thomson, (1834-) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now the blessed Dayspring
Cometh from on high;
Now, the world's Redeemer,
To her aid draws nigh;
Bearer of the tidings
From the throne of light,
To a lowly maiden,
Speeds an angel bright.
2 In the chosen daughter
Of King David's line,
God fulfills the promise
Of King Ahaz's sign:
Gabriel hath spoken;
Mary hath believed;
And, behold, a virgin
Hath a Son conceived.
3 Though He take our nature,
Linked to low estate,
Though He stoop to suffer,
Yet shall He be great;
Though His crown and scepter
Be of thorn and reed,
His shall be the kingdom
Sworn to David's Seed.
4 Light to light the Gentiles,
Bending at His throne;
Glory to His people,
When His sway they own;
He shall reign for ever,
King of kings confessed,
And all tribes and kindreds
Shall in Him be blest.
Amen.
Amen. Topics: Church Year Minor Festivals; The Day of the Annunciation; Names and Office of Christ David's Seed; Names and Office of Christ Dayspring; Names and Office of Christ Glory; Names and Office of Christ King; Names and Office of Christ Light; Names and Office of Christ Redeemer; Christ our Glory Used With Tune: URSWICKE
Now the Blessed Dayspring