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

Vuln'rable and helpless

Shepherds bow before the Lamb

Gazing at the glory

Gifts of men from distant lands

Prophesy the story

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, the mighty champion

What a Savior, what a friend

What a glorious mystery

Once a babe in Bethlehem

Now the Lord of history