Never shone a light so fair, Never fell so sweet a song, As the chorus in the air Chanted by the angel throng; Every star took up the story :
"Christ has come, the Prince of glory. Come in humble hearts to dwell; God with us, God with us, God with us, Immanuel ! "
2. Still that Jubilee of song Breaks upon the rising mora ; While the anthem rolls along, Floods of light the earth adorn ; Old and young take up the story:
3. Welcome now the blessed day, When we praise the Lord our King; When we meet to praise and pray, And His love with gladness sing; Let the world take up the story :