Christians, Sing Out with Exultation

Christians, sing out with exultation And praise your Benefactor's name! Today the Author of salvation, The Father's Well-beloved, came. Of undefiled virgin mother An Infant, all divine, was born, And God Himself became your Brother Upon this happy Christmas morn. 2. In Him eternal might and power To human weakness hath inclined; And this poor Child brings richest dower Of gifts and graces to mankind. While here His majesty disguising, A servant's form the Master wears, Behold the beams of glory rising E'en from His poverty and tears.

3. A stable serves Him for a dwelling And for a bed a manger mean; Yet o'er His head, His advent telling, A new and wondrous star is seen. Angels rehearse to men the story, The joyful story, of His birth; To Him they raise the anthem - "Glory To God on high and peace on earth!" 4. For through this holy incarnation The primal curse is done away; And blessed peace o'er all creation Hath shed its pure and gentle ray. Then, in that heavenly concert joining, O Christian men, with one accord, Your voices tunefully combining, Salute the birthday of your Lord.