Joy has dawned upon the world,promised from creation
God's salvation now unfurled, hope for every nation.
Not with fanfares from above, not with scenes of glory,
But a humble gift of love, Jesus born of Mary.
Sounds of wonder fill the sky with the songs of angels
As the mighty Prince of Life, shelters in a stable.
Hands that set each star in place, shaped the earth in darkness,
Cling now to a mother's breast, vulnerable and helpless.
Shepherds bow before the Lamb, gazing at the glory;
Gifts of men from distant lands, prophesy the stor-y.
Gold a King is born today, incense God is with us,
Myrrh His death will make a way, and by His blood He'll win us.
Son of Adam, Son of heaven, given as a ransom;
Reconciling God and man, Christ, our mighty champion!
What a Savior! What a Friend! What a glorious mystery!
Once a babe in Bethlehem, now the Lord of history.