The Hymnal and Order of Service 200. Now the blessed Dayspring

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The Hymnal and Order of Service‎#200

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Text:	Now the Blessed Dayspring
Author:	Mary Ann Thomson

200. Now the Blessed Dayspring

Full Text

1 Now the blessed Dayspring
Cometh from on high;
Now, the world's Redeemer,
To her aid draws nigh;
Bearer of the tidings
From the throne of light,
To a lowly maiden,
Speeds an angel bright.

2 In the chosen daughter
Of King David's line,
God fulfills the promise
Of King Ahaz's sign:
Gabriel hath spoken;
Mary hath believed;
And, behold, a virgin
Hath a Son conceived.

3 Though He take our nature,
Linked to low estate,
Though He stoop to suffer,
Yet shall He be great;
Though His crown and scepter
Be of thorn and reed,
His shall be the kingdom
Sworn to David's Seed.

4 Light to light the Gentiles,
Bending at His throne;
Glory to His people,
When His sway they own;
He shall reign for ever,
King of kings confessed,
And all tribes and kindreds
Shall in Him be blest.

Amen.