Sing, O Sing, This Blessed Morn

Verse 1

Sing, O sing, this blessed morn,
Unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is giv'n,
God Himself comes down from Heav'n. Sing,

O sing, this blessed morn,
Jesus Christ today is born.

Verse 2

Jesus Christ, the King of kings,
Maker of all worldly things,
Now descends from Heav'n to Earth,
To re-store us by His birth; Sing,

O sing, this blessed morn,
Jesus Christ today is born.

Verse 3

God of God, and Light of Light,
Comes with mercies infinite;
Joining in a wondrous plan Heav'n to earth and God to Man;
Sing, O sing, this blessed morn,

Jesus Christ today is born.

Verse 4

God with us, Emmanuel,
Deigns for ever now to dwell;
He on Adam's fallen race Sheds the fullness of His Grace;
Sing, O sing, this blessed morn,

Jesus Christ today is born.

Verse 5

Truth and Mercy show their face,
And with loving kiss embrace;
Righteousness looks down from Heav'n,
God is pleased and Man forgiv'n; Sing,

O sing, this blessed morn,
Jesus Christ today is born.

Verse 6

God comes down that man may rise,
Lifted far above the skies He is Son of Man,
that we Sons of God in Him may be;

Verse 7

Human flesh is now become Christ's abode,
the Godhead's home; Royal Palace,
sacred shrine For the Majesty Divine;

Verse 8

Now we rise, from prison free;
On we march to victory,
Joyful banners are unfurled;
'Tis the Birthday of the World;

Verse 9

Now behold the rising Sun Hath His glorious race begun;
Now the Bridegroom from above Weds the Bride,
with heavenly love;

Verse 10

O renew us, Lord, we pray,
With Thy Spirit day by day;
That we ever one may be With the Father,
and with Thee;

Verse 11

Sing, O sing this blessed Morn,
Jesus Christ to-day is born;
Glory to the Father give,
Praise the Son in whom we live;

Glory to the Spirit be, Godhead One,
and Persons Three.