1 Arise and sing, dispel your fears,
Tidings of joy salute your ears,
And Heav’n pours forth its sacred light
To dissipate the gloom of night.

2 See from the highest realms of bliss
Angels descend to publish peace;
Wrapped in the glorious theme, the plains
Resound in their melodious strain.

3 Lo, the bright sun of righteousness,
Appears the desert world to bless;
May every soul their tribute bring,
And worlds unborn His glory sing.