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A Great and Mighty Wonder

from Altes Catholische Geistliche Kirchengeseng, Köln, 1599; Germanus of Constantinople (634-734); Neale, John Mason (1818-1866)
Verse 1
A great and mighty wonder, a full and holy cure: The virgin bears the Infant with virgin honor pure! Repeat the hymn again: " To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men!"
Verse 2
The Word becomes incarnate and yet remains on high, And cherubim sing anthems to shepherds from the sky. Repeat the hymn again: " To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men!"
Verse 3
While thus they sing your Monarch, those bright angelic bands, Rejoice, ye vales and mountains, ye oceans, clap your hands. Repeat the hymn again: " To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men!"
Verse 4
Since all He comes to ransom, by all be He adored, The Infant born in Bethl'em, the Savior and the Lord. Repeat the hymn again: " To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men!"
Verse 5
And idol forms shall perish, and error shall decay, And Christ shall wield His scepter, our Lord and God for aye. Repeat the hymn again: " To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men!"

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