christians awake salute the happy morn whereon the saviour of mankind was born rise to adore the mystery of love which hosts of angels chanted from above with them the joyful tidings first begun of god incarnate and the virgins son  then to the watchful shepherds it was told who heard the angelic heralds voice behold i bring good tidings of a saviours birth to you and all the nations upon earth this day hath god fulfilled his promised word this day is born a saviour christ the lord  he spake and straightway the celestial choir in hymns of joy unknown before conspire high praise of gods redeeming love they sang and heavens whole orb with hallelujahs rang gods highest glory was their anthem still on earth be peace and unto men goodwill  o may we keep and ponder in our mind gods wondrous love in saving lost mankind trace we the babe who hath retrieved our loss from his poor manger to his bitter cross tread in his steps assisted by his grace till mans first heavenly state again takes place  then may we hope the angelic hosts among to sing redeemed a glad triumphant song he that was born upon this joyful day around us all his glory shall display saved by his love incessant we shall sing eternal praise to heavens almighty king 