“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. “ – John 1:14
Joy Has Dawned
Verse 1:
Joy has dawned upon the world,
Promised from creation–
God’s salvation now unfurled,
Hope for ev’ry nation.
Not with fanfares from above,
Not with scenes of glory,
But a humble gift of love–
Jesus born of Mary.
Verse 2:
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.
Verse 3:
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.
Verse 4:
Son of Adam, Son of heav’n,
Given as a ransom;
Reconciling God and man,
Christ, our mighty champion!
What a Savior! What a Friend!
What a glorious myst’ry!
Once a babe in Bethlehem,
Now the Lord of history.
Joy Has Dawned
Words and Music: Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
The Worship Hymnal (2008), #186
Copyright© 2004 Thankyou Music. CCLI Song # 4408246. Info and resources for this song: https://store.gettymusic.com/…
“Joy Has Dawned / Angels We Have Heard On High (Medley)” As recorded on Joy – An Irish Christmas [CD]. © 2011 Getty Music Label, LLC