Semi-Chorus.
Thou Christ art the Rod, and Thy reign shall be peace!
At the power of Thy nod, all warfare shall cease.
The desert shall blossom and be as the rose,
When the Healing of nations from Bethlehem flows.
| Chorus. | |
| Glory to God | In the Highest! |
| Who unto man | Now comes nighest. |
| Peace be to earth! | Goodwill to all! |
| Christ the new Birth | Redeems man’s fall. |
[The Angels disappear.
4th Shepherd.
Sir, have we dreamed this?
Gabriel.