To Redeem A Race Forlorn Lyrics

1. To redeem a race forlorn,
When the nights were longest,
In the sign of Capricorn,
When the frost is strongest,
Neath the gable
Of a stable,
Early on a morn,
Of a lowly Maiden,
Holy Jesu, Thou wert born.

2. 'Glory be to God on high;
And on earth be granted
Peace, Good-will to men,' hear I
O'er the welkin changed,
Earth rejoices,
Hearing voices
Arch-angelick sing
Anthem sweetest
As 'tis meetest,
To the new-born King.