Into a world of misery and shame,
Into a scene of sorrow and pain,
Into the realm of a rebel’s reign,
The Lord of glory came.
Came with a message of love and cheer,
Came with words that banish our fear,
Came with power for all who would hear-
Power to set them free.
Taking our sorrows only to groan,
Taking our burdens in love alone,
Taking our sin to be judged as His own,
Kinsman-Redeemer He!
Passing the rich and calling the poor,
Passing self-righteousness for the publican’s door,
Passing by angels, to man He drew near-
Savior of sinners He!