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 The shepherds brought these tidings

And rejoiced much in mind;

They left their flocks a-feeding

In tempest, storm and wind.

Straightway they went to Bethlehem

The Son of God to find—

Which brings tidings of comfort and joy,

Joy and joy.

Which brings tidings of comfort and joy.

Straightway they went to Bethlehem,

Where our sweet Saviour lay;

They found Him in a manger,

Where oxen feed with hay;

The Blessed Virgin Mary

Kneeling to the Lord did pray—

Which brings tidings of comfort and joy,

Joy and joy,

Which brings tidings of comfort and joy.

God bless the Master of this house

And Mis-ter-ess also;

God bless the little children

That round the table go;

God bless their friends and kindred,

That come from far and near;

May the Lord send a happy New Year,

Happy New Year,

May the Lord send a happy New Year.