Tune: Winchester Old
(\'While shepherds watched\')
Isaiah 9 v.2-3 and v.6-7
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The people that walked in darkness
Have seen great light, no less
They that dwell in land of shadow
Of death, they light now know
They joy before you [Lord] as the joy
Of harvest, their employ
Is, as they gather good things in
Fresh praises they begin
For unto us a child is born
Upon redemption\'s morn
Unto us is given a son
Saviour for every one
And the government it shall be
Upon His shoulder, see
His name shall be called Wonderful
And Counsellor of all
And He named The Mighty God, He
E\'erlasting Father be
The Prince of Peace, of the increase
Of His rule be no cease
His government and peace no end
From Him none e\'er can rend
Descendant of David, His throne
Unrivalled, [He] does atone
For sure He shall rule endlessly
His kingdom ordered be
Established shall be with judgement
Help to the penitent
And justice too, henceforth for e\'er
He shall with us fair share
The zeal of the LORD of hosts will
Perform this, fervent still