Behold the child, the given Son.
The shepherds came and saw
Within a manger, clothed for death,
A baby in the straw.
Behold the boy who stayed behind
When of his parents sought
And stood among the priests and scribes
Who listened as he taught.
Behold the man, alone who lived
A holy, sinless life
And, when the devil tempted him,
With scripture won the strife.
Behold the Lamb who shed his blood
Upon a wooden cross
Lest sinners to the flames of Hell
Their souls should suffer loss.
Behold, behold your risen Lord
For Death has lost its sting.
Proclaim it in the mountain tops
And to the cities sing,
"Behold your God!"
Know his matchless worth.
Look unto him and be ye saved
All ends of all the Earth.