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