(Luke 1, 2; Matt. 2; Num. 24:17)
Rejoice, O daughter
And highly favored one!
The Lord of hosts gives the holy hill
To your Son!
Blessed among women is the mother of
Immanuel!
This day our eyes have seen salvation
Israel's splendor and consolation
The King became humanity's crown
The day that our Lord came down
Look to the heaves
A guiding sign in the eastern sky!
Her dawning leads you to the birth of
Dayspring's light!
A star out of Jacob
And a scepter from Israel
Glory to God in the highest and eternal life
Among those of His delight
THe praise of the host of heaven sounds
The day that our Lord came down
He has made a better way!
The Savior come in infant frame
Amidst scattered sheep a Shepherd's found
The day that our Lord came down
He has made a better way
The Firstborn Lamb and Child of Praise
And the glory of God shone in Bethlehem town
The day that our Lord came down