Lutheran Hymnal: 031 - Arise, My Soul, Sing Joyfully

1 Arise, my soul, sing joyfully, And praise thy great Creator, Who now hath sent this child to thee, His Son, thy Mediator. This is the day thy Saviour came To take man’s nature and his name, And by His incarnation To win for man salvation. 2 Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, And usher in the morning; Ye shepherds, shrink not with affright: The day of grace is dawning. This child, though weak in infancy, Our confidence and joy shall be, The power of Satan breaking, Our peace with God now making. 3 O dearest child, whom I adore, Whose grace surpasses measure, My brother, whom I cherish more Than earth with all its treasure: Haste from Thy manger to depart, O come and dwell within my heart; With joy will I receive Thee, A cradle there will give Thee. 4 All blessing, thanks, and praise to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, be given: Thou hast my brother deigned to be, Thou Lord of earth and heaven. Help me throughout this day of grace To praise Thy love and seek Thy face; And when I stand before Thee For ever to adore Thee.