Classic Poem

The angels told the shepherds
Of Christ the Saviour's birth:
To God in heaven be glory
And peace to men on earth
We praise Thee and we bless Thee,
And magnify Thy name;
We pray that all Thy creatures
May always do the same.

We give Thee thanks for ever
because Thou art so great,
O God the King eternal,
O Father uncreate
We bless the Name of Jesus
The uncreated Son,
Begotten of the Father
And with the Father one.

O Lamb of God, who takest
The sins of men away,
Have mercy on us sinners
And hear us when we pray.
For Thou alone art holy;
And Thou alone art Lord;
Together with the Father
And Holy Ghost adored.