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Joy Has Dawned

“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.


Piano Recording [here]

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