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Text:Hymn 136
Author:Isaac Watts

II.136. Hymn 136

The King of Glory sends his Son
To make his entrance on this earth;
Behold the midnight bright as noon,
And heav'nly hosts declare his birth!

About the young Redeemer's head
What wonders and what glories meet!
An unknown star arose, and led
The eastern sages to his feet.

Simeon and Anna both conspire
The infant Savior to proclaim;
Inward they felt the sacred fire,
And blessed the Babe, and owned his name.

Let Jews and Greeks blaspheme aloud,
And treat the holy Child with scorn;
Our souls adore th' eternal God,
Who condescended to be born.

Text Information
First Line: The King of Glory sends his Son
Title: Hymn 136
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1806
Notes: Public Domain.
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