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"Merry Christmas!" hear them say, As the East is growing lighter; "May the joy of Christmas Day  Make your whole year gladder, brighter!" Join their singing, "To each home      Our Christ has come,   All Love's treasures with Him bringing!"

 

The Second Charles of England Rode forth one Christmas tide, To hunt a gallant stag of ten, Of Chingford woods the pride.

The winds blew keen, the snow fell fast, And made for earth a pall, As tired steeds and wearied men Returned to Friday Hall.

The blazing logs, piled on the dogs, Were pleasant to behold! And grateful was the steaming feast To hungry men and cold.

With right good-will all took their fill, And soon each found relief; 