Joy has dawned

<p>Joy has dawned upon the world<br/>Promised from creation<br/>God&#x27;s salvation now unfurled<br/>Hope for every nation<br/><br/>Not with fanfares from above<br/>Not with scenes of glory<br/>But a humble gift of love<br/>Jesus born of Mary<br/><br/>Sounds of wonder fill the sky<br/>With the songs of angels<br/>As the mighty Prince of Life<br/>Shelters in a stable<br/><br/>Hands that set each star in place<br/>Shaped the earth in darkness<br/>Cling now to a mother&#x27;s breast<br/>Vuln&#x27;rable and helpless<br/>Shepherds bow before the Lamb<br/>Gazing at the glory<br/>Gifts of men from distant lands<br/>Prophesy the story<br/><br/>Gold, a King is born today<br/>Incense, God is with us<br/>Myrrh, His death will make a way<br/>And by His blood He&#x27;ll win us<br/><br/>Son of Adam, Son of Heaven<br/>Given as a ransom<br/>Reconciling God and man<br/>Christ, the mighty champion<br/><br/>What a Savior, what a friend<br/>What a glorious mystery<br/>Once a babe in Bethlehem<br/>Now the Lord of history