Poems (Kimball)/"Ended the Vigil of Ages"
"ENDED THE VIGIL OF AGES."
ENDED the vigil of ages, Ended the Prophets' line; Forth from the womb of the Virgin Cometh the Babe Divine.
Out of the highest Heaven Down to the wondering earth Choirs of angels descending Carol the Christ-Child's birth.
One with the Father Eternal Human the Name that He bears; Godhead and Manhood united Veiled in the Flesh that He wears.
This is the King Immortal Nation by nation shah seek Never a child so majestic, Never a prince so meek.
Clad in Humility's vesture, Peace as His sceptre of might, Monarchs approaching His presence Prostrate shall fall at the sight.
Innocence wears He as ermine, Poverty maketh His crown, Love is the throne of His glory, Mercy His matchless renown.
Homeless and laid in a manger, Seeming earth's pity to crave, Ruleth He still creation, Helpless, is mighty to save.
Blessed henceforth are the lowly Who of His lowliness learn; Blessed who showeth His mercy, Reaping His mercy in turn.
Blessed henceforth who forsaketh Kindred and lands for His sake,Counting no burden too grievous Jesus may call him to take.
Even a cup of cold water Unto His little ones given He shall return to the giver Filled from the fountains of Heaven.
Blessed the least in His Kingdom More than the Prophets of old Who in the Babe of the manger Saviour, Jehovah behold.
Fall at His feet, ye faithful, Worship the King of Kings!Angels unnumbered adore Him Folding around you their wings,
Sweeter and sweeter their carols Swelling with rapture arise; Join in the joyful hosannas Circling the earth and the skies!