Savior of the Nations, Come

Savior of the nations, come;
virgin's Son, make here your home.
Marvel now, O heav'n and earth,
that the Lord chose such a birth.
Not by human flesh and blood,
by the spirit of our God
was the Word of God made flesh,
woman's offspring, pure and fresh.
Wondrous birth! O wondrous Child
of the virgin undefiled,
though by all the world disowned,
still to be in heav'n enthroned.
From the Father's throne he came
and ascended to the same,
captive leading death and hell.
High the song of triumph swell!
Praise to God the Father sing,
praise to God the Son, our King,
praise to God the Spirit be
ever and eternally.

Let The Earth Now Praise the Lord

Let the earth now praise the Lord,
Who has truly kept His word
And at last to us did send
Christ, the sinner's help and friend.
What the fathers most desired,
What the prophets' heart inspired,
What they longed for many a year,
Stands fulfilled in glory here.
Abram's promised great reward,
Zion's helper, Jacob's Lord--
Him of twofold race behold--
Truly came, as long foretold.
As Your coming was in peace,
Quiet, full of gentleness,
Let the same mind dwell in me
Which is Yours eternally.
Bruise for me the serpent's head
That, set free from doubt and dread,
I may cling to You in faith,
Safely kept through life and death.
Then when You will come again
As the glorious king to reign,
I with joy will see Your face,
Freely ransomed by Your grace.

God is the Promise Maker and Promise Keeper. He swears against Himself - for there is none greater. His story of redemption began before the Fall in the garden, it continued with a promise and a covering, it moved forward with Christ’s arrival, it is in the already and not yet of the resurrection and ascension of Christ, and it will be seen and experienced in fullness when He returns. How might God be inviting you to rejoice and celebrate His continued redemptive work in your life and the world today, and in the new year ahead?