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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
F
About this Hymn
Stuart Townend and I wrote this hymn back in 2004. Stuart wanted to draw out parts of the Christmas story, such as the gifts of the magi, that are not particularly present in other Christmas hymns. Melodically, we wanted to give this carol the same feel people might expect from the classic Christmas songs they grew up singing in church. – Keith Getty
Lyrics
Verse 1
Joy has dawned upon the world, promised from creation; God's salvation now unfurled, hope for ev'ry nation. Not with fanfares from above, not with scenes of glory, but a humble gift of love: Jesus, born of Mary.
Verse 2
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.
Verse 3
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.
Verse 4
Son of Adam, Son of heav'n, given as a ransom; reconciling God and man— Christ, our mighty Champion! What a Savior, what a Friend, what a glorious myst'ry: once a Babe in Bethlehem, now the Lord of hist'ry.
Joy has dawned upon the world, promised from creation; God's salvation now unfurled, hope for ev'ry nation. Not with fanfares from above, not with scenes of glory, but a humble gift of love: Jesus, born of Mary.
Verse 2
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.
Verse 3
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.
Verse 4
Son of Adam, Son of heav'n, given as a ransom; reconciling God and man— Christ, our mighty Champion! What a Savior, what a Friend, what a glorious myst'ry: once a Babe in Bethlehem, now the Lord of hist'ry.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend © 2004 Thankyou Music Ltd (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)