Verse 1 ~ Tell it to every kindred and nation,      Tell it far and near; Earth’s darkest night will fade with the dawning,      Jesus will soon appear. Refrain ~ Hail Him the King of glory,      Once the Lamb for sinners slain; Tell, tell the wondrous story,      “Jesus comes to reign.” Verse 2 ~ Nations again in strife and commotion,      Warnings by the way; Signs in the heavens, unerring omens,      Herald the glorious day. Verse 3 ~ Children of God look up with rejoicing;      Shout and sing His praise; Blessed are they who, waiting and watching,      Look for the dawning rays.