The song is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the significance of his arrival in Bethlehem. It highlights the incarnation of the 'word of God' in flesh, portraying Jesus as the savior of a broken world. Throughout the song, angelic voices urge people to adore and worship Jesus, recognizing him as the source of peace for humanity. The song repeatedly emphasizes that with Jesus's arrival, 'peace has come,' suggesting a divine intervention to heal and restore the world. The repeated lines 'Oh, come let us adore him' highlight the reverence and worship Jesus is accorded, emphasizing his divine and regal status as the 'king' who is now among humanity. Overall, the song is a declaration of joy, worship, and hope brought about by the birth of Jesus.
Behold the star of Bethlehem The word of god has become flesh Unto us a child is born The savior of this broken world Oh, hear the angel voices Sing come let us adore him Peace has come For our king is with us Fully god and fully man He comes for all with open hands He rules with love on David's throne All praise belongs to Christ alone Oh, hear the angel voices Sing come let us adore him Peace has come For our king is with us Holy, holy, holy Jesus we adore thee Peace has come For our king is with us Oh, come let us adore him Oh, come let us adore him Oh, come let us adore him Christ the lord Oh, come let us adore him Oh, come let us adore him Oh, come let us adore him Christ the lord Oh, hear the angel voices Sing come let us adore him Peace has come For our king is with us Peace has come For our king is with us