1. Th'Almighty spake, and Gabriel sped, Upborne on wings of light;
2. One note of peace was heard on high, Glad tidings rolled around;
Jehovah's glory round him spread, Jehovah's glory round him
Ten thousand thousand left the sky, Ten thousand thousand left the
spread, And changed to day the night. night.
sky, To catch salvation's sound. sound.

3. Shout, shout for joy; rejoice, O earth;
Hail, hail this glorious morn;
Rejoice! Rejoice in Jesus' birth!
Rejoice! Rejoice in Jesus' birth!
Today are nations born.

4. He comes! He comes! The Saviour God!
Good will, peace, joy for men.
Glad tidings shout to all abroad,
Glad tidings shout to all abroad,
So be it, Lord, Amen.