Scripture Verse

God according to His promise raised unto Israel a Savior, Jesus. Acts 13:23

Introduction

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Henry T. Smart (1813–1879)

Words: Ano­ny­mous, in A Col­lect­ion of Psalms and Hymns for So­cial Wor­ship, compiled by the Revd. Mr. Dye­r, late of Ply­mouth, De­von (Lon­don: 1767), num­ber 107, alt.

Music: Re­gent Square Hen­ry T. Smart, in Psalms and Hymns for Di­vine Wor­ship (Lon­don: 1867) (🔊 pdf nwc).

Lyrics

Now the long expected Sav­ior,
He a veil of flesh assumes,
To destroy the powers of darkness,
Lo! our dear Emmanuel comes,
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Hail the newborn Son of Man.

Now glad news of our sal­va­tion,
Angels to the shepherds bring,
Now we view the Fa­ther’s glo­ry,
Shining in the infant King:
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Hail the newborn Son of Man.

Glory be to God Je­ho­vah,
Who so loved our fallen race;
Sent His Son down from His bosom,
We admire the wondrous grace:
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Hail the newborn Son of Man.

He and only He is worthy
To receive all praise from men!
He who left His ancient glo­ry,
That we might be born again:
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Hail the newborn Son of Man.

We will worship and adore Him,
He who put our nature on:
Jesus shall have all the glo­ry,
From the church of God’s firstborn:
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Hail the newborn Son of Man.