Down from the Worlds of Radiant Light

he calls us to his dear embrace

from mis’ry and despair,

bids us receive his wondrous grace,

and seek salvation there.

we come, emmanuel, at thy call,

believe thy glad’ning word,

renounce our sins, ourselves, our all,

and glory in our lord.

salvation to messiah’s name

with grateful hearts we sing,

and join our voices to proclaim

our saviour and our king.

immortal praise to god belongs

for such unfathomed love;

join, all below, in rapturous songs,

and shout, ye hosts above.