Earth in shadow, restlessly hold Labour's waiting, in silent hope For the promise, it longs to know What heaven holds Then the angels, in holy haste Lift their anthem, Your Saviour lays In a manger, in humble form Your King is born Hail the Prince of Heaven comes Angel choirs sound the call For this babe wrapped in a cloth is The incarnate Word of God All the kingdom and its pow'r Resting now in this child Prince of Heaven Jesus, hope of the world This means mercy, in fullest form Loving-kindness, forevermore Son of David, and Son of God He is Christ the Lord