Poems (Hoffman)/Song of Rejoicing
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SONG OF REJOICING.
Rejoice, to-day in David's house a prince is born,
Who shall Isaiah's prophecy fulfill;
And lo, above the little town of Bethlehem
The guiding star, the holy star, in peace stands still.
Who shall Isaiah's prophecy fulfill;
And lo, above the little town of Bethlehem
The guiding star, the holy star, in peace stands still.
Chorus.
Heaven's gates are backward swinging,
Glad angel voices over all are singing;
Now behold the wise men bringing
Their precious gifts rejoicing from afar.
Glad angel voices over all are singing;
Now behold the wise men bringing
Their precious gifts rejoicing from afar.
He is born the captive Nations to redeem,
This the rapture and the glory of their theme;
And the shepherds hear the singing of the angel throng,
"Glory to God, peace and good will," this is their song.
This the rapture and the glory of their theme;
And the shepherds hear the singing of the angel throng,
"Glory to God, peace and good will," this is their song.
Chorus.
Precious gifts the wise men bring,
Glorious songs the angels sing,
Men and angels crown Him the eternal King.
Glorious songs the angels sing,
Men and angels crown Him the eternal King.