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the faithful raise the lay

To the new-born King to-day:

That the Light of Light would come

From the Virgin's holy womb:

Purging Adam's guilt away,

Shedding joy and scattering gloom.

Long had darkness reigned around:

Light and freedom none were found,

Hope of exit none in ken

For the fallen tribes of men,

Whom the Prince of this world bound

Fast within his doleful den.