By the Sea, and Other Verses — Christmas

CHRISTMAS

Dawn of glory!

radiant morn!

To-day the Christ, our King, is born.

Our King, our Saviour, Son of Man, And Son of God--all-wondrous plan!

A Virgin's joy; a world's salvation;

Humblest type of exaltation!

Highest form of life despised;

Visage marred, and beauty prized.

By angels heralded on high;

By men abhorred and doomed to die.

Entombed secure 'neath seal and stone;

Uprisen to the Eternal Throne!

Hail, blessed light!

Hail glorious morn!

The Wonderful, the Christ is born!