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Christians, recall with joy the happy morn
Whereon the Saviour of mankind was born;
Rise to adore the mystery of love,
Which hosts of angels chanted from above:
With them the joyful tidings first begun
Of God incarnate, and the Virgin’s Son.
Then the watchful shepherds it was told,
Who heard the angelic herald’s voice “Behold!”
I bring to you all the nations upon the earth;
To you and all the nations upon earth;
This day hath God fulfilled his faithful word,
“This day is born a Saviour, Christ the Lord!
He spake; and straightway the celestial choir
In hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire;
The praises of redeeming love and sang,
And heaven with joyful hallelujah’s rang;
God’s highest glory was their anthem still,
Peace upon earth, and unto men good will.
Oh! may we keep and ponder in our mind
God’s wondrous love in saving lost mankind;
Trace we the Lord, who hath retriev’d our loss,
From his poor manger to his bitter cross;
Tread in his steps, assisted by his grace,
Till we in heaven behold him face to face.
Then may we hope the angelic hosts among,
To see the ransomed, the triumphant throng;
Jesus for us a man of sorrows made
Shall by his glorious goodness make us glad;
And saved by grace we shall for ever sing
The praise of our Redeemer and our King.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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10 10 10 10 10 10
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Bible Refs:
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Lk 2:6-14;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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| 1853 | # 75 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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SONG 1
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10 10 10 10 10 10
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1623
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Key
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| # 358 | F | | # 391 | F | | # 556 | F | | # 458 | G | | # 892 | G |
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