CHRISTMAS

Dawn of glory! radiant morn!

To-day the Christ, our King, is born.

Our King, our Saviour, Son of Man,

And Son of God — all-wondrous plan!

A Virgin's joy; a world's salvation;

Humblest type of exaltation!

Highest form of life despised;

Visage marred, and beauty prized.

By angels heralded on high;

By men abhorred and doomed to die.

Entombed secure‘ neath seal and stone;

Uprisen to the Eternal Throne!

Hail, blessed light! Hail glorious morn!

The Wonderful, the Christ is born!