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 (Given because, on that Blessed Day, When the Holy Babe in the manger lay,

The ass had knelt at the Christ Child's feet While the ox and the horse did nought but eat).

"Creature of God, thy silent plaint Is louder than psalm of sage or saint.

"Long since did I and a little ass Into an earthly city pass.

"Thy work is prayer; and thou art of them That shall enter the New Jerusalem!"