Behold, the joyful day is nigh

Verse 1

Behold, the joyful day is nigh, And angels’ voices from on high Proclaim the news in early morn That the Good Shepherd now is born.

Verse 2

In quiet splendor forth He comes, The scattered sheep and tender lambs To gather, and their fold prepare With all a shepherd’s tender care.

Verse 3

The gentle Shepherd we behold Who, not with silver and with gold, But by His suffering and His death, Will save us from eternal wrath.

Verse 4

His Church, though small its seed may be, Shall grow into a mighty tree, With fruitful branches spreading o’er The earth till time shall be no more.

Verse 5

Arise and shine, thy Light is come, O humankind, O Christendom; Thy glory and thy peace is here; The Saviour of the world draws near.

Verse 6

All praise and glory be to Thee For wisdom, power, and majesty; And for Thy grace and mercy, Lord, Forever be Thy name adored. Amen.