Verse 1

Christ is the world's true light, its captain of salvation, the day-star clear and bright, desire of every nation; new life, new hope awakes for all who own his sway: freedom her bondage breaks, and night is turned to day.

Verse 2

In Christ all races meet, their ancient feuds forgetting, the whole round world complete, from sunrise to its setting: when Christ is throned as Lord, all shall forsake their fear, to ploughshare beat the sword, to pruning-hook the spear.

Verse 3

One Lord, in one great name unite us all who own you; cast out our pride and shame that hinder to enthrone you; the world has waited long, has travailed long in pain; to heal its ancient wrong, come, Prince of Peace, and reign.