A Great and Mighty Wonder

A Great and Mighty Wonder is an ancient carol based around the words of St Germanus (c. 634 - 732) traditionally sung to the tune "Es is ein Ros' entspungen".


Lyrics

1 A great and mighty wonder:
redemption drawing near!
The virgin bears the infant,
the prince of peace is here!
Repeat the hymn again:
'To God on high be glory,
and peace on earth. Amen.'

2 The Word becomes incarnate
and yet remains on high!
The shepherds hear the anthem
as glory fills the sky!

3 The angels sing the story:
rejoice, O distant lands!
You valleys, forests, mountains,
and oceans, clap your hands!

4 He comes to save all nations:
let all now hear his word!
Approach and bring him worship,
the saviour and the Lord!