Joy Has Dawned
Joy has dawned upon the worldPromised from creationGod's salvation now unfurledHope for ev'ry nationNot with fanfares from aboveNot with scenes of gloryBut a humble gift of loveJesus born of Mary
Sounds of wonder fill the skyWith the songs of angelsAs the mighty Prince of LifeShelters in a stableHands that set each star in placeShaped the earth in darknessCling now to a mother's breastVulnerable and helpless
Shepherds bow before the LambGazing at the gloryGifts of men from distant landsProphesy the storyGold a King is born todayIncense God is with usMyrrh His death will make a wayBy His blood He'll win us
Son of Adam Son of heavenGiven as a ransomReconciling God and manChrist our mighty ChampionWhat a Savior what a FriendWhat a glorious mysteryOnce a babe in BethlehemNow the Lord of history