REJOICE, REJOICE, THIS HAPPY MORN
"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ
the Lord." Luke 2:11
Words: Birgitte Boye (1742-1824), 1778; translated from Danish to
English by Carl Døving, 1911.
Music: "Wie Schön Leuchtet," Philipp Nicolai, 1599.
Rejoice, rejoice this happy morn,
A Savior unto us is born,
The Christ the Lord of Glory.
His lowly birth in Bethlehem
The angels from on high proclaim
And sing redemption's story.
My soul, extol God's great favor,
Bless Him ever for salvation.
Give Him praise and adoration.