by John Morison (1791-1859)
Verse 1
To us a child of hope is born,
to us a son is giv’n,
him shall the tribes of earth obey,
him all the hosts of heav’n.
him all the hosts of heav’n.
Verse 2
His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
forevermore adored,
the Wonderful, the Counselor,
the great and mighty Lord.
the great and mighty Lord.
VERSE 3
His pow’r, increasing, still shall spread,
his reign no end shall know;
justice shall guard his throne above,
and peace abound below.
and peace abound below.
VERSE 4
To us a child of hope is born,
to us a son is giv’n,
the Wonderful, the Counselor,
the mighty Lord of heav’n.
the mighty Lord of heav’n.