A poem on Isaiah 9:2-7.
The people walked in Shadowed lands
but saw a Light by Heaven’s hands:
a Dawning Hope, a Brightened Way,
dispelling Night with promised Day.
You’ve multiplied their Joy and Peace;
their Burdens lifted, Strife shall cease.
Like Harvest time, all men shall sing
while they divide the spoils You bring.
The Yoke is snapped, the Rod is gone;
Oppression’s chains are all withdrawn.
The boots of war and blood-stained gear
shall burn in fire—disappear.
For unto us a Child is born
to shatter Dark and bring the Morn.
The Government upon Him lies, —
a mighty King both Just and Wise.
His Name shall be forever praised:
Wonderful, Counselor raised,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace,
Mighty God whose reign shan’t cease.
His Kingdom grows—His Reign shall stand, —
with Justice firm in every land.
From David’s Throne, His Rule is known,
established firm by God alone.
The Zeal of God will bring it near, —
a Reign of Love, devoid of fear.
For Light has dawned—the Truth is clear.
The Savior comes; His time is here.
The Lutheran Column 