Christmastide - online book

Its History, Festivities And Carols

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	The King of all Glory to the world being brought, Small store of fine linen to wrap him was bought; When Mary had swaddled her young son so sweet, Within an ox manger, she laid him to sleep. Rejoice, &c. Then God sent an angel from heaven so high, To certain poor shepherds in fields where they lie, And bid them no longer in sorrow to stay, Because that our Saviour was born on this day. Rejoice, &c. Then presently after the shepherds did spy A number of angels appear in the sky, Who joyfully talked and sweetly did sing, To God be all glory, our Heavenly King. Rejoice, &c. Three certain wise princes, they thought it most meet, To lay their rich offerings at our Saviour's feet; Then the shepherds consented and to Bethlehem did go, And when they came thither, they found it was so. Rejoice, &c.