Hymn for Christmas Day.



Saviour inspire the voice of earth,
To hail the day that gave Thee birth;
The Heavens resound in blest accord,
Hosanna! to the highest! praise the Lord.
  
Let hymns of gratulation flow
From Adam's race redeem'd from woe;
For Paradise to man restored,
Hosanna! to the highest! praise the Lord.
  
Wisdom, and power, and peace proclaim
The new-born Saviour's blessed name,
His glory stars to stars record,
Hosanna! to the highest! praise the Lord.
  
Nature to Him in homage fall;
He comes--the Judge, the Lord of all:
His welcome sound on every chord,
Hosanna! to the highest! praise the Lord.
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Submitted on August 03, 2020

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme aabB ccbB ddbB eebB
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 578
Words 103
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4

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