25 "His mercy endureth for ever.” 1 To our God loud praises give, 2 To the Lord your homage bring, 8 Praise him for his deeds of might, For his mercy, free and sure, 4 He by wisdom built the skies, 5 He beheld us when brought low, 6 O give thanks; your voices raise 77,77. Josiah Conder. 1837. 26 27 II. JESUS CHRIST. "We are come to worship him." 1 ANGELS, from the realms of glory, Worship Christ, the new-born King. 87,87,47. 2 Shepherds, in the fields abiding, Worship Christ, the new-born King. 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, Worship Christ, the new-born King. 4 Saints, before the altar bending, Worship Christ, the new-born King. James Montgomery. 1819. 77,77,77. "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." 1 As with gladness men of old 28 As with joy they hailed its light, 2 As with joyful steps they sped, 3 As they offered gifts most rare Keep us in the narrow way; William Chatterton Dix. 1856. "Star of the East." 11 10,11 10. 1 BRIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness and lend us thine aid; Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining, Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all. 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation : Vainly with gifts would his favour secure : Richer by far is the heart's adoration; Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness and lend us thine aid; Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 29 Bishop Reginald Heber. 1811. 77,77. "Glory to God in the highest." 1 HARK, how all the welkin rings, 2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Christ the Lord is born to-day. 3 Christ, by highest heaven adored, 30 4 Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Pleased as man with men to appear, 5 Hail the heavenly Prince of Peace, 6 Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die; Charles Wesley. 1739. 87,87,4. "A multitude of the heavenly host praising God." 1 HARK, what mean those holy voices 2 Listen to the wondrous story, Glory be to God most high. 3 Peace on earth, good will from heaven, |