That we are called the sons of God,
Behold, what love to tell!
He saves his people from their sins-
God's gift, Emmanuel.
God with us since that holy birth
The virgin womb conceived.
Forever he indwells those who
Have on that Child believed.
For unto us a Child is born,
Hosanna that he came!
The Prince of Peace, the everlasting
Father is his name;
The mighty God, our Counsellor
Who guides us by his light;
Both Wonderful he shall be called
And be within our sight.
Our God is our inheritance,
Possession, and our part.
No greater gift is there than he
Who comes to own our heart.
For God so loved the world he gave
To us his only Son,
Who gave his life that we into
His arms would freely run.
So also ought we now to love
Our brother that we give
Ourselves- so he might come to Christ
And through his life then live.