Advent Hymn #3: Jesus Will Not Refuse the Song [Reprise]

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Advent and Christmas are known for the music that we sing in worship services and on caroling trips. In this song Wesley confirms the tendency to sing about such a joyful time. Maintaining his solidarity with the shepherds Wesley acknowledges that not all of our music-making will be professional done. But, he says, Jesus as our shepherd knows, understands, and loves us anyways. (Get the chart on the Local Liturgy page!)

Jesus Will Not Refuse The Song
Words by Charles Wesley, Music by Carl Thomas Gladstone

Sing, ye ransomed nations, sing,
Praises to our new-born King,
Son of man our Maker is,
Lord of hosts and Prince of peace!

[chorus]
Jesus will not refuse the song
Ransomed nations sing along!

Will his majesty disdain
The poor shepherd's simple strain?
No; for Israel's shepherd, he
Loves their artless melody.

Let us then our Prince proclaim,
Humbly chant Immanuel's name,
Publish at his wondrous birth,
Praise in heaven and peace on earth.