The great God of heaven is come down to earth

Verse 1

The great God of heaven is come down to earth, his mother a virgin, and sinless his birth; the Father eternal his Father alone: he sleeps in the manger; he reigns on the throne:

Chorus

Then let us adore him, and praise his great love: to save us poor sinners he came from above.

Verse 2

A babe on the breast of a maiden hHe lies, yet sits with the Father on high in the skies; before him their faces the seraphim hide, while Joseph stands waiting, unscared, by his side:

Verse 3

Lo! here is Emmanuel, here is the child, the Son that was promised to Mary so mild; whose power and dominion shall ever increase, the Prince that shall rule o’er a kingdom of peace:

Verse 4

The Wonderful Counsellor, boundless in might, the Father’s own image, the beam of his light; behold him now wearing the likeness of man, weak, helpless, and speechless, in measure a span:

Verse 5

O wonder of wonders, which none can unfold: The Ancient of Days is an hour or two old; the Maker of all things is made of the earth, man is worshipped by angels, and God comes to birth: