The shepherds joined, with wondering gaze
And faltering voice, the song of praise;
And straight to Bethlehem sped away,
To where their infant Saviour lay.
So now let us, with heart and voice,
In God our Hope and Strength rejoice;
For evermore with praise adore
The Son, who all our sorrows bore.
His just commands let us fulfil,
And, true to death, obey Him still;