From the Gadsby Hymnal

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 promised infant born today

Does 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 the Redeemer's birth!"

In worship so divine

Let saints employ their tongues;

With the celestial host we join,

And loud repeat their songs:

"Glory to God on high,

And heavenly peace on earth;

Good will to men, to angel joy,

At the Redeemer's birth!"

Isaac Watts