" Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men. "
To God the highest glory —
His kingdom shall increase,
To men the wondrous story,
Good-will and perfect peace.

The highest God in heaven,
The highest upon earth,
The highest service given,
For His undying worth.

The highest in thy pleasure,
The highest in thy pain,
To Him the greatest measure,
To Him the greatest gain.

'Tis past thine understanding,
'Tis past thy finding out,
Sweet peace thy life commanding —
Such change beyond a doubt.

In perfect peace He holds thee,
Thy mind on Him is stayed,
His holiness enfolds thee,
When full surrender's made.

Thine implements of warfare,
Are needed not as yore;
Thy sword has formed a plowshare,
To learn of war no more.

The love of God has found thee,
Thy soul has peace within,
Good-will to men around thee,
Makes heav'n on earth begin.

Good-will to all that's mortal,
Good-will to ev'ryone,
Till gathered round the portal,
The plaudit comes, " Well done. "

Well done, thou faithful servant,
Thy praises to the Lord,
Good-will and peace so fervent,
Bring heav'n for their reward.