The Wondrous Birth (Edel)

Startling news the an­gel brings

Glorious words for mor­tal ears;

Christ is born

the King of kings

Lo! His sig­nal star ap­pears.

Hallelujah! Hal­le­lu­jah!

Glory be to God on high!

Hallelujah! Hal­le­lu­jah!

Glory

let our hearts re­ply

When the heav’n­ly host ap­peared

To the shep­herds on the plain

Following the good news heard

Quickly came the glad re­frain.

Peace on earth

good-will to men

Jesus comes to save and bless;

Go and find in Beth­le­hem

Christ the Lord

and Him con­fess.

Then they haste the Child to seek

Trusting in the an­gel’s word;

Worshiping the Sav­ior meek

Wise men found in Him their Lord.

Jesus our al­migh­ty king

Lives and reigns in Heav’n above;

We adore and glad­ly sing

Praises for His bound­less love.