Behold, the grace appears! The promise is fulfilled; Mary, the wondrous virgin, bears, And Jesus is the Child. The Lord, the highest God, Calls Him His only Son; He bids Him rule the lands abroad, And gives Him David's throne. O'er Jacob shall He reign With a peculiar sway; The nations shall His grace obtain, His kingdom ne'er decay. To bring the glorious news A heav'nly form appears; He tells the shepherds of their joys, And banishes their fears. ???Go, humble swains,??? said he, ???To David's city fly; The promised Infant born today Doth in a manger lie.??? ???With looks and hearts serene, Go visit Christ your King; And straight a flaming troop was seen: The shepherds heard them sing: ???Glory to God on high! And heav'nly peace on earth; Goodwill to men, to angels joy, At the Redeemer's birth!??? In worship so divine, Let saints employ their tongues; With the celestial hosts we join, And loud repeat their songs: ???Glory to God on high! And heav'nly peace on earth; Goodwill to men, to angels joy, At our Redeemer's birth!???