Joy Has Dawned

Joy has dawned upon the world

Promised from creation

God's salvation now unfurled

Hope for every nation



Not with fanfares from above

Not with scenes of glory

But a humble gift of love

Jesus born of Mary



Sounds of wonder fill the sky

With the songs of angels

As the mighty Prince of Life

Shelters in a stable



Hands that set each star in place

Shaped the earth in darkness

Cling now to a mother's breast

Vuln'rable and helpless



Shepherds bow before the Lamb

Gazing at the glory

Gifts of men from distant lands

Prophesy the story



Gold, a King is born today

Incense, God is with us

Myrrh, His death will make a way

And by His blood He'll win us



Son of Adam, Son of Heaven

Given as a ransom

Reconciling God and man

Christ, the mighty champion



What a Savior, what a friend

What a glorious mystery

Once a babe in Bethlehem

Now the Lord of history