Behold the great Creator makes
Himself a house of clay,
A robe of virgin flesh He takes
Which He will wear for ay
Hark, hark, the wise eternal Word,
Like a weak infant cries!
In form of servant is the Lord,
And God in cradles lies
This wonder struck the world amazed,
It shook the starry frame;
Squadrons of spirits stood and gazed,
Then down in troops they came
Glad shepherds ran to view this sight;
A choir of angels sings,
And eastern sages with delight
Adore this King of kings
Join then, all hearts that are not stone,
And all our voices prove,
To celebrate this holy One
The God of peace and love