Hymn 19

1. The people who in darkness walked
   have seen a glorious light;
   now day has dawned for those who dwelt
   in death’s surrounding night.
   To hail you, Sun of Righteousness,
   they with rejoicing come
   as when with joy they share the spoil
   or bear the harvest home.
   
   
2. For you the burden have removed
   that on their shoulders lay,
   have broken the oppressor’s rod
   as once on Midian’s day.
   For boots by tramping soldiers worn
   and garments rolled in gore
   the raging flames will all consume
   to mark the end of war.
   
   
3. For unto us a Child is born,
   to us a Son is given,
   and on his shoulders he shall bear
   all pow’r in earth and heaven.
   The Wonderful, the Counsellor,
   the Mighty God is he;
   eternal Father, Prince of Peace
   his holy name shall be.
   
   
4. His government and royal power
   shall without end increase,
   and he on David’s throne shall reign
   in everlasting peace.
   On justice and on righteousness
   his kingdom he shall build.
   The LORD of hosts will show his zeal:
   his word shall be fulfilled!