Sweet sounds of heaven fill the night As strains of glory Blend with radiance so bright And herald angels sing their story of delight To welcome Jesus to the world In him the light of life has dawned For those in darkness God's salvation has been born: And through his suffering He'll comfort all who mourn With hope that rises from despair Christ is born! Earth and heaven bow to worship him Christ is born! Open up your hearts To welcome Christ the King Welcome Christ the King: We welcome Christ the King See God, incarnate on the earth The Son eternal In human flesh by virgin birth; The second Adam Born to lift us from the curse: Restoring righteousness in him And now we long for his return The day of promise And redemption for the earth As all creation waits With every heart that yearns To welcome Jesus to the world