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2 'Fear not!' the angels cry; 'Behold, to you we bring

Glad tidings of great joy

From heaven's benignant King.
This day the Saviour's born,
Foretold so long ago;

In David's town He lies,
Within a manger low."

Then swells along the glorious song,
By angel-chorus, full and strong;
Each joyous strain, each sweet refrain
Is wafted o'er Judea's plain.

3 'To God on high!' they sing;
'Be glory evermore;
And to the earth be peace,
From Him whom we adore:
Good-will to all mankind

Throughout earth's wide domain,

Paisley: J. AND R. PARLANE.]

from heaven

The boon of God most high,

Who graciously doth reign.'

No time to waste, the shepherds haste,
They long the heavenly bliss to taste;
And at His feet, with rev'rence meet,
They fall, and find their joy ccinplete.

4 What they have seen and heard,
And what they have been told,
They treasure in their hearts,
They value more than gold;
And, as they homeward turn,
Aloud their voices raise,
And magnify the Lord

In joyful songs of praise.
Let us to-day like them obey,
To seek the Christ without del ty;
And to His fame, with joy pro laim,
The honours of His gracious name.

[London: HOULSTON AND SONS.