Verse 1
All who went his birth before,
And all who follow’d since,
Still unite in songs t’ adore
Our everlasting Prince,
Christ the Lord to glorify;
Descending in his Father’s name,
David’s Son who comes from high
Let earth and heaven proclaim.

Verse 2
Welcome to the souls of men
His royal power he brings,
Makes us partners of his reign,
A race of patient kings:
Now companions in distress
We suffer in our Master’s cause,
Drink his hallow’d cup, and bless
And love his daily cross.

Verse 3
Heavenly King, we still attend
Thy glorious kingdom here:
Thou the second time descend,
With all thy saints appear!
Then we shall our voices raise,
The God of our salvation own,
Thee thro’ endless ages praise
On thy triumphant throne.