Christmastide - online book

Its History, Festivities And Carols

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	— 273 — As the shepherds were feeding their flocks in the field, The sweet birth of our Saviour unto them was revealed, By blest angels of glory, who those tidings did bring, And directed the shepherds to their heavenly King. When the wise men discover'd the bright heavenly star, Then with gold and rich spices, straight they came from afar, In obedience to worship with a heavenly mind, Knowing that He was born for the good of mankind. Let us learn of those sages, who were wise, to obey; Nay, we find through all ages they have honoured this day, Ever since our Redeemer's bless'd nativity, Who was born of a virgin to set sinners free.
	That all the world should out of hand, Be taxed by his great command. Noel, noel, we may rejoice To hear the angel Gabriel's voice—Noel, noel. In David's city, in Bethlehem, Great store of people thither came, According to the king's decree, In Jury land taxed to be.                                    # Noel, noel, &c.
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