O dawn of peace and gladness
That breaks from sea to sea!
Behold it shine with joy divine
On ancient Galilee;
For Judah’s star is risen!
Her night is passed away!
The Lord
the King Immanuel
Is born this holy day!
O dawn of peace and gladness
That thrills the heart of earth!
When bells of joy their tones employ
To tell a Savior’s birth
When hill and plain and valley
Repeat the angels’ cry
And sing in mighty chorus
All praise to God most high!
O dawn of peace and gladness
We read the holy sign;
The tidings sweet our tongues repeat
In songs of praise divine;
For Judah’s star is risen!
Let Zion’s host proclaim;
All hail the Son of David
O magnify His name!