The people who in darkness walked
have seen a glorious light:
that light shines out on those who lived
in shadows of the night.
2. To greet you, Sun of righteousness,
the gathering nations come;
rejoicing as when reapers bring
their harvest treasures home.
3. For now to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and on his shoulder ever rests
all power in earth and heaven.
4. His name shall be the Prince of peace,
eternally adored;
most wonderful of counsellors,
the great and mighty Lord.
5. His peace and righteous government
shall over all extend;
on judgement and on justice based,
his reign shall never end.