'Glory in the highest heaven, grace and peace on earth!' To our world a Son is given, songs attend his birth: come with angel hosts to name him, then proclaim him - tell his worth! Shepherds, these glad tidings hearing, leave their flock and fold, seek the place of Christ's appearing - David's town of old: come to worship and adore him, kneel before him and behold! Wise men travel with their treasure, frankincense they bring, myrrh and gold in royal measure - this their offering; come in homage, drawing near him to revere him - mighty king! Christ is born! the sure salvation for a world of wrong, light of every generation, hope awaited long: come with joyful faith to meet him, gladly greet him with a song!