Joy Has Dawned Lyrics

Stanza 1
Joy has dawned upon the world, promised from creation
God’s salvation now unfurled, hope for every nation
Not with fanfares from above, not with scenes of glory
But a humble gift of love, Jesus born of Mary

Stanza 2
Sounds of wonder fill the sky, with the songs of angels
As the mighty Prince of Life, shelters in a stable
Hands that set each star in place, shaped the earth in darkness
Cling now to a mother’s breast, vulnerable and helpless

Stanza 3
Shepherds bow before the Lamb, gazing at the glory
Gifts of men from distant lands, prophesy the story
Gold, a King is born today, incense, God is with us
Myrrh, His death will make a way, by His blood He’ll win us

Stanza 4
Son of Adam, Son of heaven, given as a ransom
Reconciling God and man, Christ, our mighty Champion
What a Savior, what a Friend, what a glorious mystery
Once a babe in Bethlehem, now the Lord of history