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Virgin unspotted the Prophets foretold

Should bring forth a Saviour, which now you behold,

To be our Redeemer, from death, hell and sin,

Which Adam's transgressions involved us in.

Then let us be merry,

Cast sorrow away,

Our Saviour Christ Jesus

Is born on this day.

Through Bethlehem city, in Judah, it was

That Joseph and Mary together did pass;

All for to be tax-ed 'twas there that they came,

Since Cæsar Augustus commanded the same.

Then let us, etc., etc.

Now Mary's full time being come, as we find,

She brought forth Her First-born to save all mankind;

The Inn being so full for this heavenly guest,

No place could be found for to lay Him to rest.

Then let us, etc., etc.

Then presently after the shepherds did spy

Vast numbers of angels for to stand in the sky;

How happy they conversed! so sweet did they sing:

All glory and praise to our Heavenly King.

Then let us be merry,

Cast sorrow away,

Our Saviour Christ Jesus,

Is born on this day.