Poems (Eaton)/Christmas Hymn
For works with similar titles, see Christmas Hymn.
CHRISTMAS HYMN.[1]
'MID Bethelem's jarring strife Angelic watch was kept,O'er where, with newly throbbing life, A Jewish infant slept.
For Him the angel band Peals forth its song of praise,And Eastern sages wondering stand, And worship as they gaze.
A child of mortal birth, Yet unto Him was givenTo lead the erring sons of earth Repentant into Heaven.
The babe of Bethlehem Is Zion's Lord and King;Adore Him all ye sons of men, And loud His praises sing.
The world's Redeemer—He The sceptre shall maintain,Till every creature bend the knee, And God alone shall reign.
Saviour, we claim a part With angel choirs above;Inspire our every tongue and heart To chant Thine endless love.
- ↑ This, and the two Hymns following, were written by request, for public occasions.