Christ My Song - 1356
Unto us a Son is given
(Thomas Kelly/Johannes Thomas Rüegg)
Unto us a Son is given.
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,
good will toward men." (Luke 2,14)
1. "Unto us a Son is given:"
'tis the promised Christ is meant;
bands of angels come from heaven
to announce the tidings sent,
filled with rapture,
celebrate the great event. PDF - Midi
2. "Glory in the highest! glory
be to God, and peace on earth."
Now proclaim the joyful story
of the mighty Saviour's birth;
let the tidings
fill the world with sacred mirth.
3. This is "the desire of nations"
promised to the church so long;
object of its expectations;
burden of prophetic song;
sing, ye people,
join with heav'n's angelic throng.
4. Lo ! he comes, the Lord from heaven;
lo! the mighty God appears.
"Unto us a Son is given:"
this is music in our ears;
nothing sweeter,
mortal or immortal hears.
Thomas Kelly, Hymns on various passages of Scripture, ca. 1853, Hymn 8.