Nations, that long in darkness walked

Verse 1

Nations, that long in Darkness walk'd,. Have now beheld a glorious Light; On them, who dwelt in Shades of Death, The Light hath shined heav'nly bright.

Verse 2

For lo! the Virgin's Child is born, To us the Son of God is giv'n; Upon his Shoulders shall be lay'd The Government of Earth, and Heav'n;

Verse 3

His Name is called Wonderfull, The Counsellour, the mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace: Peace dearly purchas'd with his Blood.

Verse 4

His Government shall know no Bounds, But far and wide, o'er all extend; And happy Peace, the glorious Fruits Of his just Reign, shall know no End.

Verse 5

O'er David's Kingdom, on his Throne, To rule, and stablish it secure; With Judgment clear, and Justice right, His Reign forever shall endure.