Here is Joy! Here is joy for every age Every generation; Prince and peasant, chief and sage, Every tongue and nation, Every rank and station, Hath to-day salvation. Alleluia! When the world drew near its close, Came our Lord and leader; From the lily came the rose, From the bush the cedar, From the judge the pleader, From the saint the feeder. Alleluia! God, that came on earth this morn, In a manger lying, Hallow'd birth by being born, Vanquished death by dying, Rallied back the flying, Ended sin and sighing. Alleluia! ~ Author Unknown ~     © Tina's Prayer Gate December 25, 2021