Not Just a Babe

Not just a babe born

who is Christ the Lord

did God’s heavenly host

of angels so eagerly herald.

Not just a mere war to be

waged by a Savior divine

did God’s heavenly host

of angels so boldly declare.

But a final victory over sin

by the Son of God Most High

did God’s vast heavenly host

of angels so gloriously proclaim.*

Luke 2: 1-14

*host: a Hebrew term used to describe an army encampment

Matthew 26:53: military wording to describe

angels’ readiness by legion to protect and fight for Jesus