Behold What Grace Appears Lyrics

1. Behold what Grace appears!
The promise is fulfill'd:
Mary the blessed Virgin Bears,
And Jesus is the Child.
O'er Jacob shall He reign
With a peculiar sway;
The nations shall His Grace obtain,
His Kingdom ne'er delay.

2. To bring this glorious news,
A heavenly form appears;
He tells the shepherds of their joys,
And banishes their fears.
"Go, humble swains," said he,
"To David's city fly;
The promis'd Infant, born today,
Doth in a manger lie.

3. "With looks and hearts serene,
Go visit Christ your King."
And straight a flaming group was seen
The shepherds heard them sing:
"Glory to God on High;
Let there be Peace on Earth;
Goodwill to men, to Angels joy,
At the Redeemer's Birth!"

4. In worship so divine
Let saints employ their tongues;
With the Celestial Host we'll join,
And loud repeat their songs:
"Glory to God on High;
Let there be Peace on Earth;
Goodwill to men, to Angels joy,
At the Redeemer's Birth!"