Full of pity for our weakness;—

“Glory, Glory!” praises swelling,

God hath made with man His dwelling.

τεχθέντος τοῦ Χριστοῦ.

I

Hail to the morn that dawns on eastern hills,

More radiant far than any earthly morn;

’Tis heavenly light that all creation fills;—

The Christ is born.

II