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Suitable till Candlemas.

HE Maker of the sun and moon,
 * The Maker of our earth,

Lo! late in time, a fairer boon,
 * Himself is brought to birth!

2 How blest was all creation then,
 * When God so gave increase;

And Christ, to heal the hearts of men,
 * Brought righteousness and peace!