3 To shepherds first was shown The promised boon of heaven, Who cried, "To us a child is born-- To us a Son is given!" Death from his mighty throne was hurled, Faith hailed Salvation to the world. 4 Lord! may thy holy cross Bear peace from clime to clime, Till all mankind at length are freed From sorrow, shame and crime: Dispel the unbeliever's gloom, And end the terrors of the tomb! 205. L. M. Campbell. The Same. 1 When Jordan hushed his waters still, And silence slept on Zion's hill; When Bethlehem's shepherds through the night Watched o'er their flocks by starry light: 2 Hark! from the midnight hills around, A voice of more than mortal sound, In distant hallelujahs stole, Wild murm'ring o'er the raptured soul. 3 "O Zion! lift thy raptured eye, The long expected hour is nigh; The joys of nature rise again, The Prince of Salem comes to reign. 4 "He comes, to cheer the trembling heart, Bids Satan and his host depart; Again the day-star gilds the gloom, Again the bowers of Eden bloom." 206. S. M. Watts. The Same. 1 Behold, the grace appears, The blessing promised long; Angels announce the Saviour near, In this triumphant song:-- 2 "Glory to God on high And heavenly peace on earth; Good-will to men, to angels joy, At the Redeemer's birth." 3 In worship so divine Let men employ their tongues; With the celestial host we join, And loud repeat their songs:-- 4 "Glory to God on high, And heavenly peace on earth; Good-will to men, to angels joy, At our Redeemer's birth." 207. H. M. Salisbury Coll. The Same. 1 Hark! what celestial notes, What melody, we hear! Soft on the morn it floats, And fills the ravished ear. The tuneful shell, The golden lyre, And vocal choir, The concert swell. 2 Angelic hosts descend, With harmony divine; See, how from heaven they bend, And in full chorus join! "Fear not," say they; Jesus, your King, "Great joy we bring: Is born to day." 3 "Glory to God on high! Ye mortals, spread the sound, And let your raptures fly To earth's remotest bound! For peace on earth, From God in heaven, To man is given, At Jesus' birth." 208. 7s. M. Anonymous. The Same. 1 Hail, all hail the joyful morn: Tell it forth from earth to heaven, That to us a child is born, That to us a Son is given. 2 Angels, bending from the sky, Chanted, at the wondrous birth, "Glory be to God on high, Peace--good-will to man on earth."