God incarnate! leave Thy glory,
Nor abhor the virgin's womb;
Spread salvation like a river;
Jesus, let Thy kingdom come.
Shepherds did you see him coming,
Whilst you kept your flocks by night?
Did you see his star in Heaven,
Blaze with new-created light.
Haste ye Magi, come and worship,
See the orient star before!
Bring your presents, gold and spices,
Blest Arabia's balmy store.
All ye joyous host of Heaven
Loudly speak the Saviour's praise,
Saints and Angels in full chorus
Your seraphic voices raise.
Come, O come, you Hallelujahs,
In wide echoing songs proelaim;
Heav'n and earth with joy resounding,
Praise the blest Redeemer's Name.
HYMN 64.
Let us with a gladsome mind
Praise the Lord, for he is kind;
For His mercies shall endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
He, with all commanding might,
Fill'd the new-made world with light;
For His mercies shall endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
