Prince of Heaven

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Earth in shadow, restlessly hold Labour's waiting, in silent hope For the promise, it longs to know What heaven holds [Verse 2] Then the angels, in holy haste Lift their anthem, Your Saviour lays In a manger, in humble form Your King is born [Chorus] Hail the Prince of Heaven comes Angel choirs sound the call For this babe wrapped in a cloth is The incarnate Word of God All the kingdom and its pow'r Resting now in this child Prince of Heaven Jesus, hope of the world [Verse 3] This means mercy, in fullest form Loving-kindness, forevermore Son of David, and Son of God He is Christ the Lord [Chorus] Hail the Prince of Heaven comes Angel choirs sound the call For this babe wrapped in a cloth is The incarnate Word of God All the kingdom and its pow'r Resting now in this child Prince of Heaven Jesus, hope of the world [Bridge] King of glory, we gladly greet Born in wonder, and majesty Forever worthy, the earth will sing Oh, Prince of Heaven, we worship Thee King of glory, we gladly greet Born in wonder, and majesty Forever worthy, the earth will sing Oh, Prince of Heaven, we worship Thee [Verse 4] We can know Him, this Prince of Peace In light of mercy, confess our sin Lay our burdens at Jesus' feet And with gladness sing [Chorus] Hail the Prince of Heaven comes Angel choirs sound the call For this babe wrapped in a cloth is The incarnate Word of God All the kingdom and its pow'r Resting now in this child Prince of Heaven Jesus, hope of the world