1 Shepherds, hail the wondrous stranger! Now to Bethle'm speed your way; Lo! in yonder humble manger, Christ, the Lord, is born to-day.
2 Christ, by prophets long predicted, Joy of Israel's chosen race; Light to Gentiles long afflicted, Lost in error's darkest maze.
3 Bright the star of your salvation, Pointing to his rude abode! Rapturous news for every nation: Mortals! now behold your god!
4 Glad we trace the amazing story; Angels leave their bliss to tell; Theme sublime, replete with glory: Sinners saved from death and hell.
5 Love eternal moved the Saviour Thus to lay his radiance by; Blessings on the Lamb forever; Glory be to God on high!Source: The Voice of Praise: a collection of hymns for the use of the Methodist Church #155