Sweet sounds of heaven fill the night
As strains of glory
Blend with radiance so bright
And herald angels sing their story of delight
To welcome Jesus to the world
In him the light of life has dawned
For those in darkness
God's salvation has been born:
And through his suffering
He'll comfort all who mourn
With hope that rises from despair
Christ is born!
Earth and heaven bow to worship him
Christ is born!
Open up your hearts
To welcome Christ the King
Welcome Christ the King:
We welcome Christ the King
See God, incarnate on the earth
The Son eternal
In human flesh by virgin birth;
The second Adam
Born to lift us from the curse:
Restoring righteousness in him
And now we long for his return
The day of promise
And redemption for the earth
As all creation waits
With every heart that yearns
To welcome Jesus to the world