Into a world of war and struggle,
born in a shed where cattle trod,
born of a woman, flesh, yet sinless,
come to redeem us to our God.
Mercy and truth are met together;
righteousness and peace each other kiss.
God come to earth, a tiny baby;
mystery all! What love is this?
2. Who would believe that men could hate him;
all the tender grace of God displayed?
Wounded and bruised for our transgressions,
led like a lamb, for sin he paid.
Mercy and truth are met together;
righteousness and peace each other kiss.
God come to earth, a suffering Servant;
mystery all! What love is this?
3. Coming the day when all shall see him,
every knee shall bow and all confess
he is the Lord and we shall know him;
he is the Lord our righteousness.
Mercy and truth are met together;
righteousness and peace each other kiss.
God come to earth, the Lord of glory,
mystery all! What love is this?