NCH 28
The sign of hope, Creation's Joy,
Hymn Text
Verse 1
The sign of hope, Creation's Joy,
Is born of purest beauty:
The Virgin’s womb, now glorified,
Where grace unites with duty.
Is born of purest beauty:
The Virgin’s womb, now glorified,
Where grace unites with duty.
Verse 2
Emmanuel shall be his name,
A title pure and holy;
For God with us will truly be
Among the poor and lowly.
A title pure and holy;
For God with us will truly be
Among the poor and lowly.
Verse 3
Where love divine concurs with trust
To share redemption's story,
Emmanuel in hope is born
And earth exults in glory.
To share redemption's story,
Emmanuel in hope is born
And earth exults in glory.
Verse 4
Now we, by grace and duty called
Proclaim to ev'ry nation
The Sign of hope which Mary bore,
And promise of salvation.
Proclaim to ev'ry nation
The Sign of hope which Mary bore,
And promise of salvation.
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