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Its History, Festivities And Carols

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	— 278 — Then he most meekly on his knees, To God did pray at large, Desiring that He would not lay This sin unto their charge; Then yielding up his soul to God, Who had it dearly bought, He lost his life, whose body then To grave was seemly brought. O man, &c.
	XXXIV.
	Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinner reconcil'd. Hark ! the herald angels sing, Glory to the new-born King. Joyfall all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies, With the angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem. Hark ! the herald, &c. Christ by highest Heaven ador'd, Christ the everlasting Lord ! Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of a virgin's womb. Hark ! the herald, &c.