Now, tbe 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.

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.

Though He take our nature
Linked to low estate,
Though He stoop to suffer,
Yet shall He be great;
Though His crown and sceptre
Be of thorn and reed,
His shall be the kingdom
Sworn to David's Seed.

Light to light the Gentiles
Bending at His throne;
Glory of His people,

When His sway they own;
He shall reign forever,

King of kings confessed, And all tribes and kindreds Shall, in Him, be blest.

Hark! what mean those holy voices
Sweetly sounding through the skies?
Lo! the angelic host rejoices,

Heavenly alleluias rise.

Listen to the wondrous story,

Which they chant in hymns of joy"Glory in the highest, glory!

Glory be to God most high!

"Peace on earth, good-will from heaven,
Reaching far as man is found;
Souls redeemed and sins forgiven,
Loud our golden harps shall sound.

"Christ is born; the great Anointed!
Heaven and earth His praises sing!
Oh, receive Whom God appointed
For your Prophet, Priest, and King!
"Hasten, mortals, to adore Him;
Learn His name to magnify,
Till in heaven ye sing before Him,
Glory be to God most high!"

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