Savior of the heathen, known As the promised virgin's Son; Come Thou Wonder of the earth, God ordained Thee such a birth. Not of flesh and blood the son, Offspring of the Holy One, Born of Mary ever blest, God in flesh is manifest. Cherished is the Holy Child By the mother undefiled; In the virgin, full of grace, God has made His dwelling place. Lo! He comes! the Lord of all Leaves His bright and royal hall; God and man, with giant force, Hastening to run His course. To the Father whence He came He returns with brighter fame; Down to hell He goes alone, Then ascends to God's high throne. Thou, the Father's equal, win Victory in the flesh o'er sin; So shall man, though weak and frail; By the indwelling God prevail. On Thy lowly manger night Sheds a pure unwonted light; Darkness must not enter here, Faith abides in sunshine clear. Praise be to the Father done, Praise be to the only Son, Praises to the Spirit be, Now and to eternity.