Author: F. Pratt Green, b. 1903 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #452 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: Glorious the day when Christ was born Lyrics: 1 Glorious the day when Christ was born
to wear the crown that Caesars scorn,
whose life and death that love reveal
which mortals need and need to feel.
Refrain:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 Glorious the day when Christ arose,
the surest friend of all his foes;
who for the sake of those he grieves
transcends the world he never leaves. [Refrain
3 Glorious the days of gospel grace
when Christ restores the fallen race,
when doubters kneel and waverers stand,
and faith achieves what reason planned. [Refrain]
4 Glorious the day when Christ fulfills
what self rejects yet feebly wills;
when that strong Light puts out the sun
and all is ended, all begun. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: FROHLOCKT MIT FREUD'
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia