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 And banish far the brooding gloom

Of sinful night and endless doom.

Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel

Shall be born for thee, O Israel!

Draw nigh, draw nigh, O David's Key,

The Heavenly Gate will ope to Thee;

Make safe the way that leads on high,

And close the path to misery.

Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel

Shall be born for thee, O Israel!

Draw nigh, draw nigh, O of Might,

Who to Thy tribes from Sina's height

In ancient time didst give the Law,

In cloud and majesty and awe.

Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel

Shall be born for thee, O Israel!