LYRICS
| Meter: | 6 6 8 6 (S.M.)
| Writer(s): | Isaac Watts
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| Dates: | 1707-1709
| Bible Refs: | Is 7:14; Lk 1:30; Lk 2:10
| Hymns and Spiritual Songs Vol 1
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MUSIC
| Name: | FESTAL SONG
| | Meter: | 6 6 8 6 (S.M.)
| Writer(s): | William Henry Walter
| Dates: | 1872,1894
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| 1. Behold, the grace appears!
The promise is fulfilled;
Mary, the wondrous virgin, bears,
And Jesus is the Child.
2. The Lord, the highest God,
Calls Him His only Son;
He bids Him rule the lands abroad,
And gives Him David’s throne.
3. O’er Jacob shall He reign
With a peculiar sway;
The nations shall His grace obtain,
His kingdom ne’er decay.
4. To bring the glorious news
A heav’nly form appears;
He tells the shepherds of their joys,
And banishes their fears.
5. “Go, humble swains,” said he,
“To David’s city fly;
The promised Infant born today
Doth in a manger lie.”
6. “With looks and hearts serene,
Go visit Christ your King;
And straight a flaming troop was seen:
The shepherds heard them sing:
7. “Glory to God on high!
And heav’nly peace on earth;
Goodwill to men, to angels joy,
At the Redeemer’s birth!”
8. In worship so divine,
Let saints employ their tongues;
With the celestial hosts we join,
And loud repeat their songs:
9. “Glory to God on high!
And heav’nly peace on earth;
Goodwill to men, to angels joy,
At our Redeemer’s birth!”
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