Scripture Verse

Born in Bethlehem of Judaea. Matthew 2:1

Introduction

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Robert Lowry (1826–1899)

Words & Mu­sic: Ro­bert Low­ry, Bright­est and Best (New York: Big­low & Main, 1875), num­ber 144 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Lyrics

Jesus is born! hail to the morn!
Earth from her slum­ber is waking;
Jesus is born! welcome the morn!
Satan’s do­min­ion is shak­ing;
Jesus is born! Je­sus is born!
Fetters of dark­ness are break­ing;
Thro’ the gold­en gates of day,
Jesus comes a king;
Hark to the mu­sic
Floating in air above us;
Sweet is the an­them
Heavenly an­gels sing:

Refrain

Jesus is born! Je­sus is born!
Glory to God in the high­est!
Peace on earth, good will to men!

Let the ec­ho ring.

Jesus is born! Hea­ven’s high dome
Covers the earth with its glo­ry;
Jesus is come! op­en thy home!
Let His bright pre­sence come o’er thee;
Jesus is come! Je­sus is come!
Hasten and pub­lish the story—
In the lowly Beth­le­hem,
Jesus comes a king;
Welcome the Sav­ior;
Gather with joy around Him;
Join in the cho­rus
Heavenly an­gels sing:

Refrain