Never in all human story

Verse 1

Never in all human story was a sight so wondrous seen, Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, cradled in a manger mean, angel heralds in the sky, lowly shepherds kneeling by.

Verse 2

Then the lamp of life was lighted, brighter than the rising sun; then were heaven and earth united, peace of God on earth begun, peace the troubled world to fill, peace to those of holy will.

Verse 3

Prince of Peace! Your way before you lies through nameless grief and pain: death's dark shadow ever o'er you, but it leads to highest reign: glory that could never be, but by way of Calvary.