Ev’ry nation on earth shall sing the story.
Ev’ry nation on earth shall praise your name,
and all will see your saving glory
and proclaim this wondrous day.
A child is born this day,
God’s Word is now fulfilled.
The hope of all people is born:
rejoice and sing.
The people in darkness
have seen a great light.
The Son of all justice
has come: rejoice and sing.
Joy of our longing,
fountain of love,
O wisdom of God.
Hope of creation,
Emmanuel,
God’s Holy Word.
O rise up in splendour,
our Saviour has come.
Rejoice in this new day,
for the Lord of new life is born.
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