1 Blest news! To us a child is born,
To us a son is given;
Emmanuel He, the God with us,
The choicest gift of Heaven.

2 With transport view this wondrous Child,
Of purest virgin born;
In your best songs the titles sing
Which His great name adorn.

3 The brightest rays of heavenly truth
From Him reflected shine;
The Father’s wisdom dwells in Him,
Our counselor divine.

4 To universal empire born,
The charge He well sustains;
Nations rejoice, the mighty Lord,
Your king Messiah reigns.

5 With growing honors He shall sit
On David’s ancient throne;
There shall He ever reign, and thence
Shall make His justice known.

6 Lord of the future glorious age
By Heaven’s unchanged decree;
Gentiles and Jews shall own His sway,
And angels bow the knee.

7 Blest news! to us a child is born;
The Prince of Peace is given;
He brings down heavenly peace to earth,
And makes our peace with Heaven.