Christ Church Cambridge - The Day the Angel Came Lyrics

The day the angel came
The light began to spark
A promise to a virgin bride
A child; Immanuel
Bringing hope again
To people in the dark
Long foretold, the time was near
For God to come and dwell

And oh, her heart rang out
Rejoice! The Lord has shown great mercy
Born to me, but Saviour to us all

The night the star appeared
The light began to shine
Guiding travellers from the east
To see this King from old
Shepherds in their fields
Beheld a host Divine
At first afraid, then filled with joy
At what they had been told

And oh, the choir sang out
Rejoice! Great news for all the people
Glory to our God in highest heights
And peace to all on whom his favour rests

From first breath in the straw
To the cross where he breathed no more
Life given out for the world
From a tomb opened wide
To a throne by his Father's side
Life everlasting unfurled
So we cry Hallelujah
So we cry Hallelujah

Let all the earth sing out
Rejoice! The night is almost over
Christ our Lord, the King of Kings, is here
The Light of Life, with healing in his wings