To us a Child of hope is born;
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 100 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
To us a Child of hope is born; To us a Son is given; Him shall the tribes of earth obey, Him all the hosts of heaven, Him all the hosts of heaven.
Verse 2
His Name shall be the Prince of peace, Forevermore adorned, The Wonderful, the Counselor, The great and mighty Lord! The great and mighty Lord!
Verse 3
His power, increasing, still shall spread, His reign no end shall know; Justice shall guard His throne above, And peace abound below, And peace abound below.