Tune: Yorkshire
(\'Christians awake, salute the happy morn\')
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Awake to life, come praise, and here now see
The new-born babe laid in a manger, He
Be Jesus Christ, God the Father\'s only Son
He came to earth, a Saviour for each one
Lowly His birth, yet He the King of Kings
Let all creation rest beneath His wings
He came and lived, full human, full divine
Among us, He the Light of Life did shine
Still shining now, He reigns from heaven above
Rules all nations with justice, mercy, love
He who did live, died, and then rose again
The hope and comfort sure unto all men
The angel Gabriel to Mary told
Good news of God\'s plan, how it would unfold
For she a virgin fair, it prophesied
Would bear the Christ-child, cannot be denied
God be His Father, by the Spirit\'s power
Blessings for all, on mankind He does shower
O turn our hearts where we be dull or dim
Ever, only to focus upon Him
Forgive, restore, show to us your ways plain
So we offer praise to you fresh again
Celebrating your birth we do rejoice
W the sheep of your fold, we be your choice