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Shepherds, hail the wondrous stranger;
Now to Bethlehem speed your way;
Lo! in yonder humble manger
Christ the Lord is born to-day.
Christ, by prophets long predicted,
Joy of Israel's chosen race;
Light to Gentiles long afflicted,
Lost in error's darkest maze.
Bright the Star of your salvation,
Pointing to his rude abode:
Rapturous news for every nation-
Mortals, now behold your God!
Glad, we trace th' amazing story;
Angels leave their bliss to tell;
Theme sublime, replete with glory,
Sinners saved from death and hell.
Love eternal moved the Saviour
Thus to lay his radiance by:
Blessings on the Lamb for ever;
Glory be to God on high!
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8 7 8 7
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LUCERNE
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8 7 8 7
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