Behold, the grace appears,

The promise is fulfilled:

Mary, the wondrous Virgin, bears,

And Jesus is the Child.

To bring the glorious news,

A heavenly form appears;

He tells the shepherds of their joys,

And banishes their fears.

“Go, humble swains,” said he,

“To David’s city fly;

“The promis’d Infant born to-day

“Doth in a manger lie.

“With looks and hearts serene,

“Go visit Christ your King;”

And straight a flaming troop was seen,

The shepherds heard them sing—

“Glory to God on high,

“And heavenly peace on earth!

“Good-will to men, to angels joy,

“At their Redeemer’s birth!”